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DE - CCEA Confidential Typesetting, Printing, Packing and Dispatch of Confidential Exam QPs

COUNCIL FOR THE CURRICULUM, EXAMINATIONS AND ASESSMENT

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Tender

26 Oct 2022 at 17:31

Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Ireland Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (the Council) is seeking suppliers for the production of its examination question papers and associated materials. The procurement process involves a total contract value of £1,695,000 GBP. The tender is categorised as services under the main procurement category. Two lots are available for tender, with potential for contract renewal and extension options. The deadline for submission is November 28, 2022, with the bid validity period extending until February 26, 2023.

This tender opportunity by the Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment presents a significant business growth opportunity for companies providing printing services. Given the nature of the contract, businesses specialising in digital printing, typesetting, and related services would be well-suited to compete. The open procurement method allows for fair competition, with a clear contract monitoring process outlined to ensure successful performance. Interested vendors should pay attention to the submission deadline and bid validity period to maximise their chances of securing this contract.

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Notice Title

DE - CCEA Confidential Typesetting, Printing, Packing and Dispatch of Confidential Exam QPs

Notice Description

The Northern Ireland Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (the Council) is seeking suppliers for the production of its examination question papers and associated materials.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Northern Ireland Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (the Council) is seeking suppliers for the production of its examination question papers and associated materials. Additional information: Tenderers can tender for either or both lots but must note that they will only be awarded one lot. The. Most Economical Advantageous Tender (MEAT) for each lot will be awarded the contract. As detailed in the specification.

Options: 2 years plus two optional extension of 1 year each

Renewal: This Contract may be subject to renewal once the Contract Period ends.

Lot 2

The Northern Ireland Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (the Council) is seeking suppliers for the production of its examination question papers and associated materials. Additional information: Tenderers can tender for either or both lots but must note that they will only be awarded one lot. The. Most Economical Advantageous Tender (MEAT) for each lot will be awarded the contract. As detailed in the specification.

Options: 2 years plus two optional extension of 1 year each

Renewal: This Contract may be subject to renewal once the Contract Period ends.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-037c84
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030266-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79810000 - Printing services

79811000 - Digital printing services

79820000 - Services related to printing

79822300 - Typesetting services

79823000 - Printing and delivery services

79824000 - Printing and distribution services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,695,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COUNCIL FOR THE CURRICULUM, EXAMINATIONS AND ASESSMENT
Additional Buyers

COUNCIL FOR THE CURRICULUM EXAMINATIONS AND ASSESSMENT

Contact Name
Collaboration.CPDfinance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Email
collaboration.cpd@finance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT1 3BG
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)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Duncairn
Westminster Constituency
Belfast North

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