---
title: "Delivery of Occupational Studies within EOTAS Centres"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-056781"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY NI"
published: "2025-07-28"
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# Delivery of Occupational Studies within EOTAS Centres

Buyer: THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY NI  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-056781

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## Summary

The Education Authority NI has initiated an open tender process for the delivery of Occupational Studies within EOTAS Centres across Northern Ireland. The procurement process was announced on 28th July 2025, and it is currently in the tender stage, with electronic submissions due by 11th August 2025 at 15:00. This procurement is classified under education and training services and vocational training services, with a contract value of £551,000, potentially extending up to £662,000. The contract is set to commence on 1st September 2025 and conclude on 31st August 2027, with an option to extend for up to 24 additional months. This tender operates under a 'light-touch' regime and is facilitated through an open competition below threshold method.

This procurement provides significant opportunities for businesses specializing in educational and vocational training services, particularly those with experience and technical ability in similar contracts. Companies that can demonstrate robust service delivery plans and social value initiatives will be well placed to compete. The tender particularly invites small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to participate, emphasising the importance of securing employment and promoting wellbeing through the delivery of services. Competing for this contract could enable businesses to expand their portfolio within the public sector in Northern Ireland.

## Notice

Education Authority Northern Ireland (EANI) wishes to establish a Contract for the delivery of Occupational Studies within EOTAS centres across Northern Ireland for the period 1st September 2025 to 31 August 2027 with the option to extend for any additional period(s) of up to and including 24 months.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Contract can be extended at the discretion of the Client for any period(s) up to and including 24 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043638-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £551,000 |
| Lots value | £551,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY NI |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT1 2NQ |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Duncairn |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast North |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80530000 - Vocational training services

## Release History

- 28 Jul 2025 at 16:12 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043638-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043638-2025
  28th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.etendersni.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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