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Non-Statutory Specialist Pre-School Provision (NSP) for Children with Complex Needs and Severe Learning Difficulties

  • First published: 20 September 2025
  • Last modified: 20 September 2025
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Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-05271b
Published by:
the Education Authority
Authority ID:
AA84149
Publication date:
20 September 2025
Deadline date:
-
Notice type:
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

The purpose of this Contract(s) is 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 24months. Value is estimated at £1,666,666 excluding VAT (£2,000,000 including VAT).

Full notice text

Scope

Procurement reference

EDR-25-006

Procurement description

The purpose of this Contract(s) is 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. Value is estimated at £1,666,666 excluding VAT (£2,000,000 including VAT).

Contracting authority

the Education Authority

Identification register:

  • GB-PPON

Address 1: 40 Academy Street

Town/City: Belfast

Postcode: BT1 2NQ

Country: United Kingdom

Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPHJ-6982-JPXY

NUTS code: UKN06

Email: procurementcompliance@eani.org.uk

Organisation type: Public authority - central government

Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland

Supplier

Kids Together Belfast

Identification register:

  • GB-PPON

Address 1: 134 Stewartstown Road

Town/City: Belfast

Postcode: BT11 9JQ

Country: United Kingdom

Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGQL-7587-JJQH

NUTS code: UKN06

Email: pamela.hughes@kidstogetherbelfast.org

Type:

  • Large
  • Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Royal Mencap Society (Mencap NI)

Identification register:

  • GB-PPON

Address 1: 5 School Road

Town/City: Newtownbreda Belfast

Postcode: BT8 6BT

Country: United Kingdom

Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYNM-5818-WZDN

NUTS code: UKN0E

Email: pauline.spence@mencap.org.uk

Type:

  • Large
  • Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

SEN Space Care and Respite Services CIC

Identification register:

  • GB-PPON

Address 1: 4 Thornhill Road

Town/City: Dunmurry Belfast

Postcode: BT17 9EJ

Country: United Kingdom

Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXDG-1719-ZMZN

NUTS code: UKN06

Email: info@senspace.org.uk

Type:

  • Large
  • Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Sensations Nest LTD

Identification register:

  • GB-PPON

Address 1: 1 Clontonacally Road

Town/City: Belfast

Postcode: BT8 8AG

Country: United Kingdom

Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCZB-9116-PJYV

NUTS code: UKN0E

Email: clare@sensationsni.co.uk

Type:

  • Large
  • Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Sólás

Identification register:

  • GB-PPON

Address 1: Parkmore Building 284A Ormeau Road

Town/City: Belfast

Postcode: BT7 2GB

Country: United Kingdom

Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXLH-6963-CWXJ

NUTS code: UKN06

Email: joan@solasbt7.com

Type:

  • Large
  • Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Procedure

Procedure type

Open procedure

Is this procurement under a special regime?

Light touch

Trade agreements

Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

Contract

Non-Statutory Specialist Pre-School Provision (NSP) for Children with Complex Needs and Severe Learning Difficulties

ID: 1

Is the total value above threshold?

Above threshold

Date the contract will be signed (estimated)

15 August 2025, 00:00AM

Contract dates (estimated)

01 September 2025, 00:00AM to 31 August 2026, 23:59PM

Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 31 August 2028

Can this contract be extended?: Yes

Renewal description:

Extensions are available for any period(s) up to and including 24 months.

Prior to offering any extension to this contract the Buyer 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.

Does this contract include options?: Yes

Options description:

The contract includes optional provisions that allow the supplier to make additional purchases, provided these are consistent with the scope of requirements outlined in the agreement.

The EA will consider the efficient use of its resources to enable a placement to be secured. This will include the provision of any additional resources that may be required to support a particular setting or in the transport resource required to enable a child/ to attend a particular setting.

There may be a requirement to procure equipment specific to a pupil's individual special educational needs to enable them to access the Northern Ireland Curriculum appropriate to their age, aptitude, and ability.

Lots

Divided into 1 lots

Lot number: 1 Status: Complete

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
80490000 Operation of an educational centre Adult and other education services
80110000 Pre-school education services Primary education services

Delivery locations

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ID Description
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