Non-Statutory Specialist Pre-School Provision (NSP) for Children with Complex Needs and Severe Learning Difficulties
the Education AuthorityEstimated Value
Up to £1,666,666
Deadline
23 June 2025
Published
19 September 2025
Type
Not specified
Overview
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).
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- Duration
- 12 months
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Award Details
Kids Together Belfast
£1,666,666
Sólás
£1,666,666
Sensations Nest LTD
£1,666,666
Royal Mencap Society (Mencap NI)
£1,666,666
SEN Space Care and Respite Services CIC
£1,666,666
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- 1
Version 1 Solutions Limited
£11m
total awarded
- 2
Irwin ME Limited
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- 3
Woodvale Construction Company
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total awarded
- 4
Henderson Foodservice
5 contracts wonlatest 30 Mar 2026ends 30 Nov 2030£39m
total awarded
- 5
Fujitsu Services Limited
£81m
total awarded
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the Education AuthorityKey Dates
Published
19 September 2025
Submission deadline
23 June 2025
Notice type
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