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EDR-24-009 PRE-SERVICED BOOK STOCK FOR LIBRARIES NI AND EA SCHOOL LIBRARIES

the Education Authority

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

24 Apr 2025 at 09:26

Award Notice
Tender

23 Dec 2024 at 15:30

Tender Notice
Planning

23 Aug 2024 at 15:36

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Education Authority for the provision of pre-serviced book stock involves a series of steps, concluding most recently with the awarding of contracts on 24th April 2025. This particular contracting process sought to fulfil the needs of Libraries NI and EA School Libraries over an initial 24-month period with a potential extension option. Classified under the industry category of library books (CPV code: 22113000), the contracts were divided into two lots catering to specific regional needs in Northern Ireland (region UKN). The process employed an open procedure, indicating its broad invitation for submissions. The Education Authority, headquartered at 40 Academy Street, Belfast, oversaw this competitive bidding, which ultimately saw awards being actively issued to suppliers like PETERS LIMITED, I.E.S. LIMITED, and RED BOX BOOKS LIMITED.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses within the book supply industry, particularly for those supplying library books. With the scale of the contract valued at £20 million GBP across two lots, there is a substantial opening for suppliers to build long-term relationships within the educational procurement space in Northern Ireland. SMEs specialising in the warehousing, distribution, and servicing of educational resources can certainly benefit by positioning themselves as competitive bidders in similar future procurements. The open procedure enables businesses of various sizes to participate, making it essential for interested companies to meet required criteria in human rights and social value, as highlighted in the tender documents. This procurement sets the stage for continuous engagement, with potential future market engagements likely offering additional opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EDR-24-009 PRE-SERVICED BOOK STOCK FOR LIBRARIES NI AND EA SCHOOL LIBRARIES

Notice Description

The Education Authority invites tenders on behalf of Libraries NI and EA School Libraries (the Clients) for the purpose of establishing Contracts for the provision of Pre-Serviced Book Stock for a period of 24 months with the option to extend for period(s) of up to and including 24 months.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Libraries NI Requirements

The Education Authority invites tenders on behalf of Libraries NI and EA School Libraries (the Clients) for the purpose of establishing Contracts for the provision of Pre-Serviced Book Stock for a period of 24 months with the option to extend for period(s) of up to and including 24 months.

Options: Option to extend for any periods of up to and including 24 months

Lot 2 - EA Library Service Requirements

The Education Authority invites tenders on behalf of Libraries NI and EA School Libraries (the Clients) for the purpose of establishing Contracts for the provision of Pre-Serviced Book Stock for a period of 24 months with the option to extend for period(s) of up to and including 24 months.

Options: Option to extend for any periods of up to and including 24 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0493bf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016660-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

CPV Codes

22113000 - Library books

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
11 Oct 2024Expired
Award Date
23 Apr 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
March 2025

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
the Education Authority
Additional Buyers

Libraries NI

Northern Ireland Library Authority - Libraries NI

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BALLYMENA
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
3
Supplier Names

I.E.S. LIMITED

PETERS LIMITED

RED BOX BOOKS LIMITED

Further Information

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