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title: "ID 5828520 DfE - FE BMC - IT Security Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f3b0"
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published: "2026-04-16"
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# ID 5828520 DfE - FE BMC - IT Security Services

Buyer: BELFAST METROPOLITAN COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f3b0

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## Summary

Belfast Metropolitan College is seeking an IT Security Partner, with the procurement process being facilitated by the Construction and Procurement Delivery - Supplies and Services Division. This open procedure involves several other Further Education colleges in Northern Ireland, including Southeastern Regional College, Northwest Regional College, Northern Regional College, Southwest College, and Southern Regional College. The contract ID 5828520 focuses on IT services within the education sector and covers regions across Northern Ireland. The contract is scheduled to start from 16 April 2026 and aims to address IT security concerns due to the global risk of cyber-attacks, with the procurement process currently in the award stage.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the IT security services industry, especially SMEs and VCSE organisations which are encouraged to participate. The awarded supplier is VM Forensics Limited, highlighting that businesses experienced in IT consulting, software development, systems analysis, and computer audit services are well-suited for such contracts. This procurement, valued at £500,000 with a potential gross amount of £600,000, provides a pathway for businesses to expand their service offerings and foster growth by collaborating with major educational institutions in Northern Ireland.

## Notice

Belfast Metropolitan College provides Further and Higher Education and vocational training to a student population in excess of 30,000 students. The College employs approximately 1000 plus staff comprising approximately 300 full-time teaching staff and 200 part-time teaching staff supported by approximately 500 non-teaching support staff. BMC's annual turnover is in excess of PS55m. The current contract for an IT Security Partner is due to expire, and the college is acutely aware of the danger of cyber-attacks across the globe and requires the appointment of a security partner to fill the IT Security Partner role. The other NI-based FE colleges (Northern Regional College, Southern Regional College, South-Eastern Regional College, North-Western Regional College, South-Western Regional College) have also expressed interest in availing of the services of the IT Security partner. Suppliers should refer to the Specification Schedule for full detail on the deliverables of this contract.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Following the initial contract period, there are two optional extension periods of up to 12 months each. Optional extension periods will be subject to review and satisfactory performance assessment by the Contracting Authority.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034889-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 15 Apr 2026 - 15 Apr 2029 |
| Recurrence | 2030-06-01 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | £500,000 |
| Awards value | £500,000 |
| Contracts value | £500,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BELFAST METROPOLITAN COLLEGE |
| Additional buyers | CPD - SUPPLIES AND SERVICES DIVISION; NORTHERN REGIONAL COLLEGE; NORTHWEST REGIONAL COLLEGE (NWRC); SOUTHEASTERN REGIONAL COLLEGE (SERC); SOUTHERN REGIONAL COLLEGE; SOUTHWEST COLLEGE (SWC) |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT3 9DT |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Sydenham |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast East |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VM FORENSICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services
- 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services
- 72240000 - Systems analysis and programming services
- 72250000 - System and support services
- 72260000 - Software-related services
- 72800000 - Computer audit and testing services
- 72810000 - Computer audit services
- 72820000 - Computer testing services

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2026 at 15:42 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034889-2026
- 31 Mar 2026 at 12:58 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029698-2026
- 11 Dec 2025 at 12:20 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081931-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034889-2026
  16th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029698-2026
  31st March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081931-2025
  11th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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