Award

EDR-24-007 - Audio, Large Print, Foreign Language Books and Local Studies Publications for Libraries NI

THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

20 Mar 2025 at 17:14

Tender

21 Nov 2024 at 12:28

Planning

27 Sep 2024 at 12:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Education Authority of Northern Ireland is conducting a public procurement process for the supply of audio, large print, and foreign language books, alongside local studies publications, for Libraries NI. This contracting process, titled EDR-24-007, falls under the library services industry category and is planned to be completed through an open procedure. The contract spans various lots, each addressing different categories of library materials, and will be active under a framework agreement potentially extending up to 48 months. The procurement stage is currently in the tender phase, with a submission deadline set for 23 December 2024 at 15:00 GMT. The contract will be performed in the UK region.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers of library materials including audio-visual materials, large print books, and foreign language books. Companies equipped to handle large-scale distribution and supply chain management will be well-suited to compete, given the contract's potential value range of £36,462 to £1,903,300, inclusive of VAT. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are also encouraged to engage, as indicated by the awarded contract involving multiple SMEs. Suppliers can bid for one or more lots without restrictions, broadening the scope of participation and fostering competitive bidding. This opportunity would be ideal for businesses looking to establish or expand their presence within the public sector library services market.

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Notice Title

EDR-24-007 - Audio, Large Print, Foreign Language Books and Local Studies Publications for Libraries NI

Notice Description

EDR-24-007 - Audio, Large Print, Foreign Language Books and Local Studies Publications for Libraries NI

Lot Information

PRE- SERVICED AUDIO-VISUAL MATERIALS (SPOKEN WORD) AND PRESERVICED LIBRARY BOOKS (LARGE PRINT) AND PRE-SERVICED LIBRARY BOOKS (BOOKS IN LANGUAGES OTHER THAN ENGLISH) STANDING LIST FOR LIBRARIES NI

Pre-serviced audio-visual materials (spoken word)

PRE- SERVICED AUDIO-VISUAL MATERIALS (SPOKEN WORD) AND PRESERVICED LIBRARY BOOKS (LARGE PRINT) AND PRE-SERVICED LIBRARY BOOKS (BOOKS IN LANGUAGES OTHER THAN ENGLISH) STANDING LIST FOR LIBRARIES NI

Pre-serviced library books (large print)

PRE- SERVICED AUDIO-VISUAL MATERIALS (SPOKEN WORD) AND PRESERVICED LIBRARY BOOKS (LARGE PRINT) AND PRE-SERVICED LIBRARY BOOKS (BOOKS IN LANGUAGES OTHER THAN ENGLISH) STANDING LIST FOR LIBRARIES NI

Pre-serviced library books (books in languages other than English)

Lot 1

EDR-24-007 - Audio, Large Print, Foreign Language Books and Local Studies Publications for Libraries NI. Additional information: The value shown in V.2.4 is the highest value estimated in the following range: PS36,462 to PS1,586,100exc. VAT PS43,760 to PS1,903,300 inc.VAT for all Lots. Tenderers may bid for one or more lots. For the avoidance of doubt there is no limit.to the number of lots a Supplier can bid for. The value has been calculated on the basis of a two year framework including the option to extend for any periods up to and including 24 months and includes contingency for higher demand during the Framework Period, for all Clients. There is no commitment as to the usage volume or value of orders required under this Framework.

Options: After the initial contract period, there are will be the option to extend for any period(s) up to and including 24 months

Renewal: After the initial contract period, there are will be the option to extend for any period(s) up to and including 24 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04a3a8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010527-2025
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

22 - Printed matter and related products

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

22113000 - Library books

30234300 - Compact disks (CDs)

32321300 - Audio-visual materials

92511000 - Library services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,586,100 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,586,100 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,586,100 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
30 Nov 2024Expired
Award Date
5 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY
Additional Buyers

EDUCATION AUTHORITY NI

NORTHERN IRELAND LIBRARY AUTHORITY - LIBRARIES NI

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
enquiries@librariesni.org.uk, facilities.procure@eani.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT1 2NQ
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)
TLN0E Lisburn and Castlereagh
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Lisburn and Castlereagh
Electoral Ward
Hilden
Westminster Constituency
Lagan Valley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

BOLINDA

BOOKS ASIA

ULVERSCROFT

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