---
title: "ICT-26-008 Manhattan Estates Management System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06670a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY NI"
published: "2026-04-09"
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# ICT-26-008 Manhattan Estates Management System

Buyer: THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY NI  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06670a

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## Summary

The Education Authority NI has completed the procurement process for the Manhattan Estates Management System under a Direct Award Contract. This process, initiated to ensure the continuity of essential maintenance services for the proprietary system, was carried out to cover the period from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027. Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland, the contract involves computer-related services in the public authority central government category, following Northern Irish devolved regulations. The procurement phase is now in the award and contract stage, with the contract having been signed on 31 March 2026. The contract was granted to MRI Software based in London, with an anticipated integrated workplace management system (IWMS) go-live scheduled for October 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in computer-related services, particularly those with capabilities in estate management systems. Given the proprietary nature and critical service continuity requirements, large-scale enterprises with technical expertise and experience in managing integrated systems will find the procurement method advantageous. Companies able to provide bespoke solutions that fit within the direct award framework to meet specific contractual and operational needs are particularly well-suited for such opportunities, enhancing their portfolio and expanding their influence in public sector contracts.

## Notice

To ensure continuity of critical and emergency response maintenance, the current proprietary Manhattan system must be retained beyond 1 April 2026. Development of live reporting functionality within Term Service Contractors' systems cannot be completed by this date, and as Manhattan is proprietary, its maintenance cannot be transferred to another supplier. A Direct Award Contract is therefore required to mitigate operational risk and maintain uninterrupted service delivery until the new solution is fully implemented, with an anticipated IWMS Go-Live in October 2026

### Procurement Information

To ensure continuity of critical and emergency response maintenance, the current proprietary Manhattan system must be retained beyond 1 April 2026. Development of live reporting functionality within Term Service Contractors' systems cannot be completed by this date, and as Manhattan is proprietary, its maintenance cannot be transferred to another supplier. A Direct Award Contract is therefore required to mitigate operational risk and maintain uninterrupted service delivery until the new solution is fully implemented, with an anticipated IWMS Go-Live in October 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032574-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £216,000 |
| Contracts value | £216,000 |

## Status

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

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MRI SOFTWARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72500000 - Computer-related services

## Release History

- 9 Apr 2026 at 15:21 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032574-2026
- 12 Mar 2026 at 15:19 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022441-2026
- 11 Mar 2026 at 10:58 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021675-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032574-2026
  9th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022441-2026
  12th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021675-2026
  11th March 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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