This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

08 Apr 2024 at 09:30

Tender

05 Jan 2024 at 11:33

Planning

27 Nov 2023 at 09:41

Summary of the contracting process

The Education Authority (EA) has completed the award process for the tender titled "FAE-23-012 Bedroom Furniture and Bedding for Outdoor Learning Centres". This procurement, which falls under the goods category, involved the supply and delivery of bedroom furniture and bedding to various educational institutions in Northern Ireland. The contract value amounts to £361,236.00 GBP. The contract was signed on 26th March 2024 with MOFFETT AND SONS LIMITED T/A Balmoral Furniture as the active supplier. The tender was initiated under an open procedure and covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA).

This tender presents a business opportunity for suppliers in the furniture industry, particularly those specializing in bedroom furniture and bedding. Businesses with experience in supplying educational institutions, including schools, colleges, and youth centres, would find this tender well-suited for their capabilities. The tender, initiated by the Education Authority (EA), aimed to establish a framework agreement to provide furniture and bedding for outdoor learning centres across Northern Ireland. Suppliers are encouraged to review the award criteria and contract details to align their bids with the requirements outlined in the tender documentation.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

FAE-23-012 Bedroom Furniture and Bedding for Outdoor Learning Centres

Notice Description

The Education Authority (EA) invites tenders for the supply and delivery of Bedroom Furniture and Bedding to Outdoor Learning Centres and EA locations within Northern Ireland for a period of 4 years. This framework agreement is let by the Northern Ireland Education Authority ("EA") and is open to the EA, including NI educational bodies as follows and at some point, during the life of the framework agreement these bodies may wish to utilize the agreement and should have access, at any point, with the permission of EA. This framework agreement is not intended to replace any current contracts/framework agreements that participating or non-participating institutions may already have in place. https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/services/schools-plus Primary and Post Primary schools under the control of the EA, Catholic Maintained Schools, Independent Schools in NI, Irish Medium Schools in NI, both Controlled and Voluntary Grammar Schools, Nursery School for NI (both controlled and Catholic Maintained), school meals kitchens on-site at all of these schools, and Controlled Youth Centre's. https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/further-education-fe-colleges Further Education Colleges in NI, https://www.nicie.org/parents/school-finder/ Grant Controlled Integrated Education Schools in NI, https://www.isc.co.uk/schools/northern-ireland/ Independent School in NI, Libraries NI: https://www.librariesni.org.uk/Libraries/, EA Teachers' and Educational Centre's, Council for the Curriculum, Examination and Assessment NI (CCEA), Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, Middletown Centre for Autism, Controlled Schools Support Council (CSSC), Northern Ireland Council for Integrated Education (NICIE).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Education Authority (EA) invites tenders for the supply and delivery of Bedroom Furniture and Bedding to Outdoor Learning Centres and EA locations within Northern Ireland for a period of 4 years. This framework agreement is let by the Northern Ireland Education Authority ("EA") and is open to the EA, including NI educational bodies as follows and at some point, during the life of the framework agreement these bodies may wish to utilize the agreement and should have access, at any point, with the permission of EA. This framework agreement is not intended to replace any current contracts/framework agreements that participating or non-participating institutions may already have in place. https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/services/schools-plus Primary and Post Primary schools under the control of the EA, Catholic Maintained Schools, Independent Schools in NI, Irish Medium Schools in NI, both Controlled and Voluntary Grammar Schools, Nursery School for NI (both controlled and Catholic Maintained), school meals kitchens on-site at all of these schools, and Controlled Youth Centre's. https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/further-education-fe-colleges Further Education Colleges in NI, https://www.nicie.org/parents/school-finder/ Grant Controlled Integrated Education Schools in NI, https://www.isc.co.uk/schools/northern-ireland/ Independent School in NI, Libraries NI: https://www.librariesni.org.uk/Libraries/, EA Teachers' and Educational Centre's, Council for the Curriculum, Examination and Assessment NI (CCEA), Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, Middletown Centre for Autism, Controlled Schools Support Council (CSSC), Northern Ireland Council for Integrated Education (NICIE). Additional information: This Framework Agreement has been established on behalf of EA, Primary and Post Primary schools under the control of the EA, Catholic Maintained Schools, Independent Schools in NI, Irish Medium Schools in NI, both Controlled and Voluntary Grammar Schools, Nursery School for NI both controlled and Catholic Maintained, school meals kitchens on-site at all of these schools, and Controlled Youth Centres:https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/services/schools-plusFurther Education Colleges in NI:https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/further-education-fe-collegesGrant Controlled Integrated Education Schools in NI:https://www.nicie.org/parents/school-finder/Independent School in NI:https://www.isc.co.uk/schools/northern-ireland/Libraries NI:https://www.librariesni.org.uk/Libraries/EA Teachers' and Educational Centres Council for the Curriculum, Examination and Assessment NI CEA Armagh Observatory and Planetarium Middletown Centre for Autism Controlled Schools Support Council CSSCNorthern Ireland Council for Integrated Education NICIE who may also use this Framework. There is no commitment as to the usage, volume, or value of products required under this Framework Agreement.Award has been made for section 1 beds and mattresses and section 3 cube furniture, no award was made for section 2 bedding as no compliant bids were received, therefore this framework will only cover bedroom furniture for outdoor learning centres.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-041cdf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011214-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

39143100 - Bedroom furniture

39143110 - Beds and bedding and specialist soft furnishings

39143112 - Mattresses

39143120 - Bedroom furniture, other than beds and beddings

39512000 - Bed linen

39512200 - Duvet covers

39512300 - Mattress covers

39512500 - Pillowcases

39516120 - Pillows

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£361,236 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£361,236 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£361,236 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
5 Jan 2024Expired
Award Date
26 Mar 20242 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
the Education Authority
Additional Buyers

Education Authority

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
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)
TLN0F Mid and East Antrim
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland, TLN0 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

MOFFETT AND SONS LIMITED T/A Balmoral Furniture

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