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.
Contract 1. Delivery of Occupational Studies within EOTAS Centres
Supplier
Contract value
- £551,000 excluding VAT
- £662,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
1 September 2025
Contract dates
- 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2027
- Possible extension to 31 August 2029
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
Option to extend for any periods up to and including 24 months.
Prior to entering into any extension to this contract the Education Authority will assess the following:
- The availability of adequate funding for the service.
- Changes/increase in need in relation to the service and scope of the existing contract.
- If the contract is continuing to deliver value for money.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80530000 - Vocational training services
Contract locations
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Key performance indicators
| Name | Description | Reporting frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Rating of Delivery of the Programme | Rating of Delivery of the Programme |
6 months |
| Suitability of the Content of Courses | Suitability of the Content of Courses |
6 months |
| Level of Engagement | Level of Engagement |
6 months |
| Feedback from Service Provider | Feedback from Service Provider |
6 months |
| Professionalism of Service Provider | Professionalism of Service Provider |
6 months |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - unknown
Special regime
Light touch
Supplier
THE NOW PROJECT LIMITED
- Companies House: NI043774
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYWL-2672-ZBBX
15-17 Grosvenor Road
Belfast
BT12 4GN
United Kingdom
Email: tenders@nowgroup.org
Website: http://www.nowgroup.org
Region: UKN06 - Belfast
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): Yes
Contract 1. Delivery of Occupational Studies within EOTAS Centres
Contracting authority
the Education Authority
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPHJ-6982-JPXY
40 Academy Street
Belfast
BT1 2NQ
United Kingdom
Region: UKN06 - Belfast
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland