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title: "Delivery of a BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Sport and a BTEC Level 3 National Certificate in Coaching and Development for St. Colm's High School"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ac50"
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# Delivery of a BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Sport and a BTEC Level 3 National Certificate in Coaching and Development for St. Colm's High School

Buyer: THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ac50

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## Summary

The Education Authority has successfully awarded a contract for the delivery of a BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Sport along with a BTEC Level 3 National Certificate in Coaching and Development to St. Colm's High School, located in Belfast, Northern Ireland. This contract, valued at £284,000 excluding VAT, is classified under education and training services and operates within the public authority and central government domain, following Northern Irish devolved regulations. The procurement followed an open competition method and was below the threshold, with the contract period set from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2028, including an optional extension for up to 24 months. This process transitioned from tender stage on 3rd June 2026, with key deadlines for submission on 15th June 2026, to contract award on 2nd July 2026.

This contract offers a significant opportunity for businesses in the education sector, particularly those specialising in secondary education services, to expand their operations within Northern Ireland. Companies capable of delivering high-quality educational qualifications, like Football Management Company (NI) LTD, can benefit from such tenders by showcasing their expertise in strategic development and client engagement. Enterprises with a strong track record in technical and professional delivery, especially those focused on sports education and development, are well-suited to compete in similar procurement processes, facilitating business growth through collaborative public sector projects.

## Notice

EDR 26-001 Delivery of a BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Sport and a BTEC Level 3 National Certificate in Coaching and Development for St. Colm's High School The Education Authority (EA) has awarded a contract to deliver both a BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Sport and a BTEC Level 3 National Certificate in Coaching and Development for St. Colm's High School for the period of 01 September 2026 to 31 August 2028 with the option to extend for periods up to and including 24 months. The contract award value is PS284,000 excluding VAT.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There will be the option to extend for periods up to and including 24 months, subject to funding and scope of requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070589-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £284,000 |
| Lots value | £284,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £284,000 |

## 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 | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FOOTBALL MANAGEMENT COMPANY (NI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80200000 - Secondary education services

## Release History

- 27 Jul 2026 at 08:48 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070589-2026
- 3 Jun 2026 at 11:15 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052289-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070589-2026
  27th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052289-2026
  3rd June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps/cft/prepareViewCfTWS.do?resourceId=6558749
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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