Scope
Reference
EDR-25-006
Description
The Education Authority invites tenders for the purpose of establishing Contract(s) for the provision of Non-Statutory Specialist Pre-School Provision (NSP) for Children with Complex Needs and Severe Learning Difficulties for a period of 12 months with the option to extend for period(s) of up to and including 24 months.
Total value (estimated)
- £1,666,666 excluding VAT
- £2,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2026
- Possible extension to 31 August 2028
- 3 years
Description of possible extension:
Any period(s) of up to and including 24 months.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80110000 - Pre-school education services
- 80490000 - Operation of an educational centre
Contract locations
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
None.
Technical ability conditions of participation
Technical ability to perform the contract - Previous Experience
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
13 June 2025, 3:00pm
Tender submission deadline
23 June 2025, 3:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tender submissions must be submitted electronically via the eTendersNI platform - https://www.etendersni.gov.uk
Tenderers should review the '01 Specific Tender Instructions and Assessment Methodology' document in conjunction with the '02 Specification Schedule' document. Tenderers should also review the '05 General Instructions and the Tender Competition Rules' document.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
1 August 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| AC2 Service Delivery Plan | Suppliers must submit a Service Delivery Plan which demonstrates how they plan to deliver an efficient and effective service within the requirements of the contract with specific reference to the... |
Quality | 50% |
| AC1 Key Personnel Experience | Suppliers must provide detail on the key personnel who will be involved in the delivery of the service throughout the contract period. Suppliers must demonstrate their capacity and resources in terms... |
Quality | 30% |
| AC3 Social Value (Alternative approach) | With reference to the Social Value Delivery Plan (Annex 6 of document 02 Specification Schedule), describe HOW you will support and ensure the delivery of: Theme 1 - SECURE EMPLOYMENT AND SKILLS Theme... |
Quality | 10% |
| AC4 Price | Suppliers must download and fully complete the document 03 Pricing Schedule. The document must then be uploaded into the financial envelope on eTendersNI. |
Price | 10% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
A Pre-Market Engagement exercise was carried in January 2025 prior to the implementation of the Procurement Act 2023. A PIN was published for this PME exercise under the FTS notice reference 2025/S 000-001740, published 17/01/2025.
Contracting authority
the Education Authority
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPHJ-6982-JPXY
40 Academy Street
Belfast
BT12NQ
United Kingdom
Region: UKN06 - Belfast
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland