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06 May 2021 at 10:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Education Authority NI is conducting a public procurement process for the establishment of a Framework Agreement aimed at the supply and delivery of textbooks, pupil workbooks, assessment resources, and music materials to educational establishments within Northern Ireland. This tender, titled "TEXT BOOKS, PUPIL WORKBOOKS, ASSESSMENT RESOURCES AND MUSIC MATERIALS," falls under the goods category specifically classified as printed books (CPV code: 22110000). As of now, the procurement is in the award stage, with the Framework Agreement anticipated to be awarded in March 2021 for an initial period from 1st April 2021 to 31st March 2023, with options to extend for up to 24 months. The open procurement method allows tenderers to bid on one or multiple lots: textbooks, pupil workbooks, assessment resources, and music materials, all expected to be delivered across various locations in the UK.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the education supply chain, particularly those specialising in printed educational materials. Companies offering textbooks, pupil workbooks, and additional educational resources will find this tender particularly relevant. Both large suppliers and SMEs capable of delivering quality products within Northern Ireland’s educational sector are well-positioned to compete for this lucrative contract. Suppliers who meet the award criteria, primarily focusing on competitive pricing, will have the advantage in securing a place within this vital framework agreement.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

TEXT BOOKS, PUPIL WORKBOOKS, ASSESSMENT RESOURCES AND MUSIC MATERIALS

Notice Description

This Tender will lead to the establishment of a Framework Agreement for the Supply and Delivery of Text Books, Pupil Workbooks, Assessment Resources and Music Materials to individual Educational Establishments within Northern Ireland. It is the Client's intention to award the Framework Agreement on a Lot by Lot basis. Tenderers may bid for one, multiple or all Lots. a) Lot 1 - Textbooks b) Lot 2 - Pupil Workbooks c) Lot 3 - Assessment Resources d) Lot 4 - Music Materials It is anticipated that the Authority will be awarding this Framework Agreement in March 2021 for an initial two year period effective from 1st April 2021 to 31st March 2023 (with the option to extend for period(s) up to and including 24 months if required) on a call off as required basis.

Lot Information

a Lot 1 - Textbooks

This Tender will lead to the establishment of a Framework Agreement for the Supply and Delivery of Text Books, Pupil Workbooks, Assessment Resources and Music Materials to individual Educational Establishments within Northern Ireland. It is the Client's intention to award the Framework Agreement on a Lot by Lot basis. Tenderers may bid for one, multiple or all Lots. a) Lot 1 - Textbooks b) Lot 2 - Pupil Workbooks c) Lot 3 - Assessment Resources d) Lot 4 - Music Materials It is anticipated that the Authority will be awarding this Framework Agreement in March 2021 for an initial two year period effective from 1st April 2021 to 31st March 2023 (with the option to extend for period(s) up to and including 24 months if required) on a call off as required basis.

Options: With the option to extend for periods up to and including 24 months if required.

b Lot 2 - Pupil Workbooks

This Tender will lead to the establishment of a Framework Agreement for the Supply and Delivery of Text Books, Pupil Workbooks, Assessment Resources and Music Materials to individual Educational Establishments within Northern Ireland. It is the Client's intention to award the Framework Agreement on a Lot by Lot basis. Tenderers may bid for one, multiple or all Lots. a) Lot 1 - Textbooks b) Lot 2 - Pupil Workbooks c) Lot 3 - Assessment Resources d) Lot 4 - Music Materials It is anticipated that the Authority will be awarding this Framework Agreement in March 2021 for an initial two year period effective from 1st April 2021 to 31st March 2023 (with the option to extend for period(s) up to and including 24 months if required) on a call off as required basis.

Options: With the option to extend for periods up to and including 24 months if required.

c Lot 3 - Assessment Resources

This Tender will lead to the establishment of a Framework Agreement for the Supply and Delivery of Text Books, Pupil Workbooks, Assessment Resources and Music Materials to individual Educational Establishments within Northern Ireland. It is the Client's intention to award the Framework Agreement on a Lot by Lot basis. Tenderers may bid for one, multiple or all Lots. a) Lot 1 - Textbooks b) Lot 2 - Pupil Workbooks c) Lot 3 - Assessment Resources d) Lot 4 - Music Materials It is anticipated that the Authority will be awarding this Framework Agreement in March 2021 for an initial two year period effective from 1st April 2021 to 31st March 2023 (with the option to extend for period(s) up to and including 24 months if required) on a call off as required basis.

Options: With the option to extend for periods up to and including 24 months if required.

d Lot 4 - Music Materials

This Tender will lead to the establishment of a Framework Agreement for the Supply and Delivery of Text Books, Pupil Workbooks, Assessment Resources and Music Materials to individual Educational Establishments within Northern Ireland. It is the Client's intention to award the Framework Agreement on a Lot by Lot basis. Tenderers may bid for one, multiple or all Lots. a) Lot 1 - Textbooks b) Lot 2 - Pupil Workbooks c) Lot 3 - Assessment Resources d) Lot 4 - Music Materials It is anticipated that the Authority will be awarding this Framework Agreement in March 2021 for an initial two year period effective from 1st April 2021 to 31st March 2023 (with the option to extend for period(s) up to and including 24 months if required) on a call off as required basis.

Options: With the option to extend for periods up to and including 24 months if required.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02adb7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009798-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products


CPV Codes

22110000 - Printed books

22111000 - School books

22112000 - Textbooks

22114000 - Dictionaries, maps, music books and other books

22114100 - Dictionaries

22114200 - Atlases

22114300 - Maps

22114400 - Printed music

22114500 - Encyclopaedias

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,050,574 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Education Authority NI
Additional Buyers

Armagh Observatory

Armagh Planetarium

Council for the Curriculum Examinations and Assessment

FE Belfast Metropolitan College

FE North West Regional College

FE Northern Regional College

FE South Eastern Regional College

FE South West College

FE Southern Regional College

Libraries NI

Middletown Centre for Autism

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ANTRIM
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
17
Supplier Names

Browns Books for Students

CLASSOOS UK LIMITED

COLOURPOINT CREATIVE LIMITED

FREDERICK HYDE LIMITED

Fairfields N.I. Ltd

GL ASSESSMENT LTD

HARPERCOLLINS UK

HEATH BOOKS LTD

HODDER STOUGHTON EDUCATIONAL LIMITED

PEARSON EDUCATION LIMITED

PRIM-ED PUBLISHING LIMITED

RED BOX BOOKS LIMITED

RENAISSANCE LEARNING UK LIMITED

SCHOFIELD SIMS LIMITED

Scholastic Ltd

VERITAS COMPANY LIMITED

WATERSTONES BOOKSELLERS LIMITED

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