Some 13,000 school principals and secretaries access the management portal for around 3,300 primary schools and 730 post primary schools via ‘www.esinet.ie’, the court heard. Dublin-based IT firm Version1 Software Ltd claims that in awarding the contract, the Minister for Education failed to comply with public procurement regulations. It also claims the Minister failed to inform it of the reasons, or give adequate reasons, for the rejection of its tender. In a statement of opposition, the Minister says Version1 is not entitled to any of the reliefs it seeks. The court heard an application will be made to lift an automatic suspension on the awarding of the contract pending determination of the challenge.

Source: The Herald July 04, 2023 22:22 UTC