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    ContractsManaged Support Services for EAConnect, NISTR, PSEP and DE Applications
    Awarded contract

    Managed Support Services for EAConnect, NISTR, PSEP and DE Applications

    Awarded
    £1.2m
    Published 18 Aug 2026

    Secure managed support services for multiple enterprise applications including EAConnect, NISTR, PSEP, and DE to ensure reliable operations and optimal performance during peak usage periods.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· Northern IrelandPublished 18 Aug 2026· 1 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £1.2m
    Published 18 Aug 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £1,160,000
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Not published
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      IT & Software
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      Northern Ireland

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • V1
      Version 1 Solutions Ltd
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 1 months ago.

    18 August 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    This opportunity seeks a managed support services provider to deliver comprehensive support for existing EA Connect Service and new Version 1 developments as they transition to the live environment. The service must ensure continuity of operations and maintain high performance during peak application usage periods throughout the year. Key responsibilities include: managing cosmetic updates and enhancements, handling incident management and resolution, conducting performance testing, monitoring system health, and optimizing user experience across all supported applications. The successful supplier will provide proactive maintenance, rapid incident response, and technical expertise to support multiple interconnected systems and their user base.

    Track record

    3 awards · 3 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In it software, the Education Authority has awarded 3 contracts to 3 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. FUJITSU SERVICES LTD1× · 33%
    2. Version 1 Solutions Ltd1× · 33%
    3. Furlong Business Solutions Linited1× · 33%

    Across it software, the most active winners are SOFTCAT PLC, PHOENIX SOFTWARE LTD, INSIGHT DIRECT UK LIMITED — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-06e6d4

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    Buyer
    the Education Authority
    Sector
    IT & Software