---
title: "CRB Cunningham's Education Solutions Annual Cashless System Maintenance 2026/27"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f81c"
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# CRB Cunningham's Education Solutions Annual Cashless System Maintenance 2026/27

Buyer: THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY NI  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f81c

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## Summary

The Education Authority NI, located in Belfast, UK, has completed a public procurement process for the annual maintenance of the cashless system at 32 school sites, titled "CRB Cunningham’s Education Solutions Annual Cashless System Maintenance 2026/27." This contract, awarded under the direct procurement method due to proprietary system requirements, ensures that technical support and licensing are maintained for the next 12 months. With a contract period starting from 16th January 2026 to 31st December 2026, the value of the contract is £216,099.97. The procurement is governed by legislative framework UKPGA 2023/54, and primarily concerns services within the repair and maintenance of school catering equipment.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the provision of technical support and maintenance services for educational institutions. While CRB Cunninghams Ltd was the exclusive supplier due to intellectual property rights of the system, future procurement adjustments could open opportunities for other businesses as systems evolve to include more warranty and support options. Companies that specialise in niche technology solutions for education systems, especially those with innovative approaches to cashless and catering solutions, would be well-positioned to explore future contracts within this sector.

## Notice

CRB Cunninghams Education Solution Annual Maintenance 2026. This maintenance agreement is to ensure that cashless systems are provided with licencing and technical support during the next 12 months.

### Procurement Information

The DAC is being awarded to provide technical support and maintenance to a proprietary cashless system at 32 schools sites during the 12 months from the commencement date detailed on this request. As this is a proprietary system, it can only be technically supported and maintained by CRB Cunninghams. It is anticipated that any future systems include, warranty, support and maintenance and will therefore reduce the need for this type of DAC in the future.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005420-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 16 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £180,083 |
| Contracts value | £180,083 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY NI |
| Additional buyers | 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 | CRB CUNNINGHAMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 50883000 - Repair and maintenance services of catering equipment
- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 21 Jan 2026 at 15:33 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005420-2026
- 5 Jan 2026 at 14:37 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000360-2026
- 17 Dec 2025 at 15:18 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083961-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005420-2026
  21st January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000360-2026
  5th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083961-2025
  17th December 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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