Award

NET-0135 Student Planners (2025)

NORTHERN EDUCATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

21 Nov 2025 at 14:24

Award

28 Oct 2025 at 14:05

Tender

09 Jun 2025 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Education Trust recently completed a procurement process for the provision of student planners. This open procedure was conducted under the legal framework of the UK Public Contracts Regulations, and a single supplier framework agreement was established. The procurement was managed by the Northern Education Trust, located in Ryton, UK, with the specific delivery regions being UKC and UKD. The procurement aimed to secure bespoke printed materials for student planners with the procurement process culminating in an award on 21st November 2025, with the contract running from 22nd November 2025 to 21st November 2028, and an optional 12-month renewal available.

This procurement offers significant growth opportunities for SMEs such as POINTER GROUP LTD, which was awarded the contract. The tender is particularly suited for businesses specialising in the production of bespoke printed materials who can deliver quality products within specified timeframes. This contract not only provides a steady stream of business but also positions suppliers favourably for future public sector opportunities given its framework nature. Companies with a strong track record in the education sector or those looking to establish a foothold in publicly funded contracts might find this type of tender particularly advantageous.

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Notice Title

NET-0135 Student Planners (2025)

Notice Description

Single supplier framework who can provide Student Planners including but not limited to the items described in the procurement documents.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054530
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076079-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products


CPV Codes

22458000 - Bespoke printed matter

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£315,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£315,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£315,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£315,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
22 Nov 2025 - 21 Nov 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN EDUCATION TRUST
Contact Name
David Hart
Contact Email
d.hart@northerneducationtrust.org, procurement@northerneducationtrust.org
Contact Phone
01642612381

Buyer Location

Locality
STOCKTON-ON-TEES
Postcode
TS20 2AY
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
Ryton, Crookhill and Stella
Westminster Constituency
Blaydon and Consett

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

POINTER GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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