---
title: "Delivery of Occupational Studies within EOTAS Centres"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059dbe"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-09-19"
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# Delivery of Occupational Studies within EOTAS Centres

Buyer: THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059dbe

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## Summary

The Education Authority in Northern Ireland has completed the procurement process for the "Delivery of Occupational Studies within EOTAS Centres." This contract involves providing educational services, specifically vocational training, across Northern Ireland. It commenced on the 1st of September 2025 and will run until the 31st of August 2027, with an option to extend for up to an additional 24 months. The procurement stage concluded with the award being made and a contract signed with THE NOW PROJECT LIMITED, a large-scale enterprise known for its vocational training services. The process falls under the light touch regime, catering to services below the financial threshold, and is governed by Northern Irish devolved regulations. The key procurement method was categorised as below the threshold, aiming for cost-efficiency and compliance with local governance.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in vocational and educational services to collaborate with the government sector in Northern Ireland. The contract opens a pathway for firms to demonstrate their capability in delivering quality vocational courses, potentially leading to further partnerships or extensions, contingent on performance and funding. Businesses that have scale to manage extensive service delivery, particularly those with experience in working with public bodies or in similar educational settings, would find this procurement an ideal avenue for growth. Engaging in this contract could enhance the business's profile and build a strong portfolio in public sector educational projects.

## 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057939-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE NOW PROJECT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80530000 - Vocational training services

## Release History

- 19 Sep 2025 at 07:33 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057939-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057939-2025
  19th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nowgroup.org
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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