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ICT-25-019 PSEP Online Portal Phase 3

the Education Authority

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: the Education Authority

Buyer Address: 40 Academy Street, Belfast, UKN06, BT12NQ, United Kingdom

Contact Name: johanne breen

Contact Email: ict.procure@eani.org.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
limited
Value
3200000.0 GBP
Published
28 Jan 2026, 11:21
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Version 1 Solutions Limited
Official Source
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Description

As part of the Pre-School Standardisation Programme, this project will extend the EA Connect portal to provide enhanced functionality for the Pre-School Education Programme

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot Description: As part of the Pre-School Standardisation Programme, this project will extend the EA Connect portal to provide enhanced functionality for the Pre-School Education Programme. • Enable pre-school settings to: • Submit monthly claims and receive payments via the portal, with built-in validation and audit trails. • Upload verification documents securely to the portal. • Manage and update setting details through a secure communication platform. • Real-time management of pupil attendance via an integrated register. • Participate in annual renewal and compliance processes. • Benefit from extended Admissions portal access beyond Stage 2 to accommodate non-placed pupils.

Lot 1 Status: cancelled

Lot 1 Has Options: Yes

Lot 1 Options: option to extend by 12 months

Contracts

Contract Title: PSEP Online Portal Phase 3

Awards

Award Title: PSEP Online Portal Phase 3

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