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22 Apr 2021 at 10:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Education Authority NI is currently engaged in the procurement process for "70296 Art and Craft Materials," a contract related to the provision of goods within the category of musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials, and accessories. This procurement, which falls under the tender stage, concerns a catalogue discount for art and craft materials for the Education Authority for the period from 1 January 2018 to 31 December 2019, with an option to extend for two additional twelve-month periods. The contract has an active value of £13 million and is intended for delivery within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the arts and crafts supply sector to engage with the Education Authority NI. Businesses specialising in art materials, educational supplies, and related accessories would be well-suited to compete in this process, particularly those capable of delivering durable and quality products on time. Given the scale of the budget and the ongoing demand for educational resources, this contract can be a catalyst for growth for suppliers aiming to expand their footprint in the education sector.

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Notice Title

70296 Art and Craft Materials

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

70296 Catalogue discount - Art and Craft Materials for the Education Authority for the period 1 January 2018 to 31 December 2019 (with an option to extend for 2 further 12 month periods)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02a8fe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008589-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories


CPV Codes

37000000 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£13,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20178 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Education Authority NI
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT1 2NQ
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Duncairn
Westminster Constituency
Belfast North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
15
Supplier Names

BUDGET PAPER SUPPLIES LTD

CREATIVE ACTIVITY

FINDEL EDUCATION LTD

FINE SOLUTIONS NOTTINGHAM LTD

RAHMQVIST UK LTD

SCARVA POTTERY SUPPLIES

SPA 4 SCHOOLS LTD

SPECIALIST CRAFTS LTD

SPECTRUM EDUCATIONAL LTD t/a part EARLY YEARS DIRECT LTD

THE CONSORTIUM

TOP CLASS SCHOOL OFFICE SUPPLIES

TTS GROUP LTD

TURNERS GRAPHIC ART DRAWING OFFICE SUPPLIES LTD

ULSTER CERAMICS LTD POTTERY SUPPLIES DIVISION

Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation

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