Award

BSP-21-028 Duke of Edinburgh Award Packs and Annual License Fee

EDUCATION AUTHORITY NI

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Award

27 Oct 2021 at 13:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "BSP-21-028 Duke of Edinburgh Award Packs and Annual License Fee" is led by the Education Authority NI, situated in Ballymena, UK. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically related to printed matter and associated products, with an active contract value of £625,000. The contract was signed on 26th October 2021 and pertains to a tendering process that employed a limited procurement method without prior competition due to exclusive rights held by the Award Scheme Ltd. The initial contract period is from 1st September 2021 to 31st August 2024, with the possibility of two 12-month extensions up to 31st August 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of educational materials, specifically those capable of providing award packs, licenses, and related handbooks for the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme. Companies with experience in printed matter, educational resources, and licensing services would be well-suited to engage in this market, particularly those that can navigate exclusive intellectual property rights. The successful supplier, Award Scheme Ltd., currently holds a unique position, emphasising the importance of understanding the competitive landscape and exploring potential collaborations or innovative solutions that align with the requirements of the Education Authority NI.

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Notice Title

BSP-21-028 Duke of Edinburgh Award Packs and Annual License Fee

Notice Description

Duke of Edinburgh Award Packs and Annual License Fee

Lot Information

Lot 1

Duke of Edinburgh Award Packs and Annual License Fee

Options: Initial contract period of 1 September 2021 to 31 August 2024 with the option to extend by 2 further 12 month periods up until 31 August 2026.

Procurement Information

The Award Scheme Ltd are the only organisation that can supply the award packs, JAI packs, license, handbooks and guides for the Duke of Edinburgh award scheme as they hold the exclusive IPR associated with these supplies.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02f093
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026918-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products


CPV Codes

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£625,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Oct 20214 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
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BALLYMENA
Postcode
BT42 2HS
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN0F Mid and East Antrim
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Mid and East Antrim
Electoral Ward
Ballee and Harryville
Westminster Constituency
North Antrim

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE AWARD SCHEME

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