Scope
Reference
EDR-25-005
Description
Education Authority Northern Ireland (EANI) wishes to establish a Contract for the delivery of Occupational Studies within EOTAS centres across Northern Ireland for the period 1st September 2025 to 31 August 2027 with the option to extend for any additional period(s) of up to and including 24 months.
Total value (estimated)
- £551,000 excluding VAT
- £662,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2027
- Possible extension to 31 August 2029
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
Contract can be extended at the discretion of the Client for any period(s) up to and including 24 months.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80530000 - Vocational training services
Contract locations
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Participation
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
4 August 2025, 3:00pm
Tender submission deadline
11 August 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
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| AC1 - Service Delivery Plan | Tenderers must demonstrate how they plan to deliver an efficient and effective service within the requirements of the contract with specific reference to the detailed requirements outlined within the... |
Quality | 50% |
| AC3 - 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 | 40% |
| AC2 - Social Value (Alternative Approach) | With reference to the Social Value Delivery Plan (Annex 1 of document 02 Specification Schedule), describe HOW you will support and ensure the delivery of: Theme 1 - SECURE EMPLOYMENT AND SKILLS Theme... |
Quality | 10% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
The Education Authority NI
- 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