---
title: "ICT-25-022 Transport Management Solution"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06957a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-05-11"
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# ICT-25-022 Transport Management Solution

Buyer: THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06957a

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "ICT-25-022 Transport Management Solution" was conducted by the Education Authority, located in Belfast, UK, and categorized under IT services such as consulting, software development, and support. This procurement involved the award of a contract for a Home to School transport management solution, encompassing route planning, real-time tracking of journeys, and resource management. The process was finalised on 11th May 2026, reaching the contract award stage. The service is designated for the region of Northern Ireland (UKN) and is governed by a procurement method that did not require prior publication of a competition call. The contract, valued at £832,853, was awarded to Allocate Software Limited on 31st March 2026, with an option to extend by one year if necessary.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services and software development, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive transport management solutions. Given the focus on improved safeguarding, service delivery, and customer satisfaction, enterprises with a strong background in developing and integrating complex IT systems are well-suited to compete. Furthermore, organisations with experience working within educational frameworks or capable of customising software solutions for public sector needs can leverage such contracts to expand their footprint and bolster their business growth in the region.

## Notice

A Home to School transport management solution that includes route planning, real-time tracking of journeys, and resource management.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

A Home to School transport management solution that includes route planning, real-time tracking of journeys, and resource management. The 3 main objectives are: 1. Improved safeguarding of pupils on EA fleet and Private Operator Transport 2. Improved service delivery and efficiency on EA fleet and Private Operator Transport 3. Improved customer service and satisfaction

Options: Option to extend by 1 further year if required

### Procurement Information

This contract is not an award without prior notice. This is a secondary competition from the original framework RM1557.14 for a period of 3 years with provision to extend by 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042901-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £832,853 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| 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 | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 11 May 2026 at 10:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042901-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.eani.org.uk/

## Provenance

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