Buyer Name: the Education Authority
Buyer Address: 40 Academy Street, Belfast, UKN, BT1 2NQ, United Kingdom
Contact Email: ict.procure@eani.org.uk
Buyer Name: the Education Authority
Buyer Address: 40 Academy Street, Belfast, UKN, BT1 2NQ, United Kingdom
Contact Email: ict.procure@eani.org.uk
The Education Authority (EA) invites tenders for the Provision of a Library Management System. The initial contract period is for 5 years with the option to extend the contract by further periods of 2 years + 2 years + 1 year. The administering procurement office for this tender, on behalf of EA, will be the Belfast office.
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Lot Description: The Education Authority (EA) invites tenders for the Provision of a Library Management System. The initial contract period is for 5 years with the option to extend the contract by further periods of 2 years + 2 years + 1 year. The administering procurement office for this tender, on behalf of EA, will be the Belfast office.
Lot 1 Status: cancelled
Lot 1 Has Options: Yes
Lot 1 Options: Optional extension periods of 2 years + 2 years + 1 year.
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): AC1 2c Detailed Functional Requirements
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): AC2 2d Delivery and Support of the Proposed Solution
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): AC3 Social Value
Lot 1 Award Criterion (cost): AC4 Cost
Contract Title: Contract
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