--- title: "***Pre-Market Engagement*** ICT-26-005 - Fixed Asset Management System" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06be30" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06be30" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06be30.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06be30.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY" published: "2026-06-26" --- # ***Pre-Market Engagement*** ICT-26-005 - Fixed Asset Management System Buyer: THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06be30 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06be30) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06be30.json) ## Summary The Education Authority, based in Belfast, is conducting a Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) exercise titled "ICT-26-005 - Fixed Asset Management System," under the planning stage of a procurement process. This initiative, focused on IT services, encompasses consulting, software development, and support. The PME aims to explore market perspectives on developing a Finance Fixed Asset Register to replace the legacy system. The process is categorised under 'services' and follows a selective, competitive flexible procedure. Key deadlines include the expression of interest by 17th July 2026 and the end of the enquiry period on 16th July 2026. The total estimated procurement value is £750,000, with the potential contract period spanning from 2027 to 2032, plus optional renewals. This procurement provides an excellent growth opportunity for IT service providers specializing in software programming and consultancy services. Businesses capable of delivering comprehensive asset management solutions will find this engagement beneficial, particularly those focusing on public sector clients and financial system integrations. Additionally, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to express interest, as the procurement process is designed to support the inclusion of smaller firms. With a significant budget and a well-defined scope involving a robust finance system, participating in this PME exercise can position businesses advantageously for future tenders with the Education Authority. ## Notice ***This is not a tender exercise*** The Education Authority Northern Ireland (EANI) would like to invite participation in a Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) exercise to seek the views of the market for the provision of a Finance Fixed Asset Register. The primary purpose of this preliminary market engagement exercise ("Exercise") is for the Education Authority (EA) to explain, and seek supplier views and feedback on, potential approaches for Finance Fixed Asset Register System. This PME exercise also seeks to identify indicative costs to help inform the business case on the commercial aspects for the delivery and implementation of solution. For the avoidance of doubt, this is the scoping phase of the project and is not part of any formal procurement process and there is no commitment at this stage to carry out such a process. Any information gathered will not be considered in any future tender exercise. Please note that participation or non-participation in this PME exercise shall not prevent any supplier from participating in any future procurement process, nor is it intended that any information provided shall place any supplier at an advantage or disadvantage in any future procurement exercise.Further information including the questionnaire can be downloaded from the documents section of the CfT on eTendersNI. Interested suppliers are asked to complete and return the questionnaire. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: 2 x 1 year extensions - optional. ### Planning Information Further information including the questionnaire can be downloaded from the documents section of the CfT on eTendersNI. Interested suppliers are asked to complete and return the questionnaire. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060336-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 16 Jul 2026 | | Future notice date | 1 Oct 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2032 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £750,000 | | Lots value | £750,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## 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 | ## 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 ## Release History - 26 Jun 2026 at 12:29 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060336-2026 - 26 Jun 2026 at 12:17 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060332-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060336-2026 26th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060332-2026 26th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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