Scope
Reference
ICT-25-009
Description
The Education Authority (hereafter referred to as EA) is inviting tenders for the purpose of establishing a contract for the supply/provision of an Online Educational Psychology Assessment Software and Licences for a period of 3 years with an optional extension period of a further 2 years, extension options may or may not be exercised.
Total value (estimated)
- £423,000 excluding VAT
- £507,600 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2028
- Possible extension to 31 December 2030
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
One optional extension period of two years.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
Contract locations
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Submission
Enquiry deadline
24 October 2025, 3:00pm
Tender submission deadline
3 November 2025, 2:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
14 November 2025
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 1 October 2030
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| AC2 - Total Contract Price | Price | 60% |
| AC1 - Methodology | Quality | 40% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Concession
Contracting authority
The Education Authority NI
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPHJ-6982-JPXY
40 Academy Street
Belfast
BT1 2NQ
United Kingdom
Email: ict.procure@eani.org.uk
Region: UKN06 - Belfast
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland