Award

Supply of English Language Teaching Materials

NORTH EAST SCOTLAND COLLEGE

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Summary of the contracting process

North East Scotland College has completed an open procurement process for the supply of English Language Teaching Materials, awarding the contract to BEBC LTD - Bournemouth English Book Centre. The process began with a tender issued on 14 January 2026, with the value of the tender set at £165,000. The award was finalised on 26 February 2026, with the contracted amount being £55,000. The contract involves delivery to Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire within the UKM50 region. This falls under the education sector, specifically classified as 'goods' with CPV Code 22110000 and built on public law structures. The procurement was overseen by North East Scotland College, headquartered at Aberdeen City Campus.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for suppliers in the education materials sector, particularly those with experience in supplying English Language resources. With electronic ordering and invoicing policies in place, businesses can streamline operations and enhance efficiency. The contract’s potential for renewal with options for two additional 12-month extensions provides long-term engagement possibilities. SMEs, such as BEBC LTD, have already benefitted from this opportunity, indicating that similar enterprises with suitable expertise and capability could find promising growth avenues here. Stakeholders are assured that clear performance terms and transparent procurement methods focus on fostering sustainable business partnerships.

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Notice Title

Supply of English Language Teaching Materials

Notice Description

Contract Award for the Supply of English Language Teaching Materials to North East Scotland College

Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract Award for the Supply of English Language Teaching Materials to North East Scotland College

Renewal: Possibility of up to two 12-month extensions at contract expiry

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000820626
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550420
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award 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

22110000 - Printed books

22111000 - School books

22112000 - Textbooks

22830000 - Exercise books

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£165,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£165,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£55,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH EAST SCOTLAND COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB25 1BN
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
George St/Harbour
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BEBC LTD - BOURNEMOUTH ENGLISH BOOK CENTRE, THE

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