--- title: "TEXT BOOKS, PUPIL WORKBOOKS, ASSESSMENT RESOURCES AND MUSIC MATERIALS" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0292f2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0292f2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0292f2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0292f2.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "EDUCATION AUTHORITY NI" published: "2021-02-12" --- # TEXT BOOKS, PUPIL WORKBOOKS, ASSESSMENT RESOURCES AND MUSIC MATERIALS Buyer: EDUCATION AUTHORITY NI Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0292f2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0292f2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0292f2.json) ## Summary The Education Authority NI is conducting a public procurement process for a tender titled "Text Books, Pupil Workbooks, Assessment Resources and Music Materials". This initiative falls under the goods category in the education sector, specifically focusing on the supply and delivery of educational materials to various establishments in Northern Ireland. The tender period is open until 15 March 2021, with a framework agreement expected to be awarded in March 2021, effective from 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2023, with an option for extension of up to 24 months. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the publishing and supply of educational materials, such as textbooks, workbooks, assessment resources, and music materials. Companies that can effectively bid for one or more of the four lots—textbooks, pupil workbooks, assessment resources, and music materials—would find this project particularly relevant. The potential annual contract value is substantial, at approximately £40,402,296.18, making it an attractive prospect for suppliers aiming to expand their business in the educational sector. ## Notice This Tender will lead to the establishment of a Framework Agreement for the Supply and Delivery of Text Books, Pupil Workbooks, Assessment Resources and Music Materials to individual Educational Establishments within Northern Ireland. It is the Client's intention to award the Framework Agreement on a Lot by Lot basis. Tenderers may bid for one, multiple or all Lots. a) Lot 1 - Textbooks b) Lot 2 - Pupil Workbooks c) Lot 3 - Assessment Resources d) Lot 4 - Music Materials It is anticipated that the Authority will be awarding this Framework Agreement in March 2021 for an initial two year period effective from 1st April 2021 to 31st March 2023 (with the option to extend for period(s) up to and including 24 months if required) on a call off as required basis. ### Lot Information a) Lot 1 - Textbooks This Tender will lead to the establishment of a Framework Agreement for the Supply and Delivery of Text Books, Pupil Workbooks, Assessment Resources and Music Materials to individual Educational Establishments within Northern Ireland. It is the Client's intention to award the Framework Agreement on a Lot by Lot basis. Tenderers may bid for one, multiple or all Lots. a) Lot 1 - Textbooks b) Lot 2 - Pupil Workbooks c) Lot 3 - Assessment Resources d) Lot 4 - Music Materials It is anticipated that the Authority will be awarding this Framework Agreement in March 2021 for an initial two year period effective from 1st April 2021 to 31st March 2023 (with the option to extend for period(s) up to and including 24 months if required) on a call off as required basis. Additional information: Please note that the Controlled Schools Support Council (CSSC) is also a potential user of this framework. Organisation is not on ETendersNI Renewal: This Framework Agreement will be awarded for an initial two year period effective from 1st April 2021 to 31st March 2023 (with the option to extend for period(s) up to and including 24 months) on a call off as required basis. b) Lot 2 - Pupil Workbooks This Tender will lead to the establishment of a Framework Agreement for the Supply and Delivery of Text Books, Pupil Workbooks, Assessment Resources and Music Materials to individual Educational Establishments within Northern Ireland. It is the Client's intention to award the Framework Agreement on a Lot by Lot basis. Tenderers may bid for one, multiple or all Lots. a) Lot 1 - Textbooks b) Lot 2 - Pupil Workbooks c) Lot 3 - Assessment Resources d) Lot 4 - Music Materials It is anticipated that the Authority will be awarding this Framework Agreement in March 2021 for an initial two year period effective from 1st April 2021 to 31st March 2023 (with the option to extend for period(s) up to and including 24 months if required) on a call off as required basis. Additional information: Please note that the Controlled Schools Support Council (CSSC) is also a potential user of this framework. Organisation is not on ETendersNI Renewal: This Framework Agreement will be awarded for an initial two year period effective from 1st April 2021 to 31st March 2023 (with the option to extend for period(s) up to and including 24 months) on a call off as required basis. c) Lot 3 - Assessment Resources This Tender will lead to the establishment of a Framework Agreement for the Supply and Delivery of Text Books, Pupil Workbooks, Assessment Resources and Music Materials to individual Educational Establishments within Northern Ireland. It is the Client's intention to award the Framework Agreement on a Lot by Lot basis. Tenderers may bid for one, multiple or all Lots. a) Lot 1 - Textbooks b) Lot 2 - Pupil Workbooks c) Lot 3 - Assessment Resources d) Lot 4 - Music Materials It is anticipated that the Authority will be awarding this Framework Agreement in March 2021 for an initial two year period effective from 1st April 2021 to 31st March 2023 (with the option to extend for period(s) up to and including 24 months if required) on a call off as required basis. Additional information: Please note that the Controlled Schools Support Council (CSSC) is also a potential user of this framework. Organisation is not on ETendersNI Renewal: This Framework Agreement will be awarded for an initial two year period effective from 1st April 2021 to 31st March 2023 (with the option to extend for period(s) up to and including 24 months) on a call off as required basis. d) Lot 4 - Music Materials This Tender will lead to the establishment of a Framework Agreement for the Supply and Delivery of Text Books, Pupil Workbooks, Assessment Resources and Music Materials to individual Educational Establishments within Northern Ireland. It is the Client's intention to award the Framework Agreement on a Lot by Lot basis. Tenderers may bid for one, multiple or all Lots. a) Lot 1 - Textbooks b) Lot 2 - Pupil Workbooks c) Lot 3 - Assessment Resources d) Lot 4 - Music Materials It is anticipated that the Authority will be awarding this Framework Agreement in March 2021 for an initial two year period effective from 1st April 2021 to 31st March 2023 (with the option to extend for period(s) up to and including 24 months if required) on a call off as required basis. Additional information: Please note that the Controlled Schools Support Council (CSSC) is also a potential user of this framework. Organisation is not on ETendersNI Renewal: This Framework Agreement will be awarded for an initial two year period effective from 1st April 2021 to 31st March 2023 (with the option to extend for period(s) up to and including 24 months) on a call off as required basis. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002955-2021 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Feb 2021 | | Submission deadline | 15 Mar 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | This Framework Agreement will be awarded for an initial two year period effective from 1st April 2021 to 31st March 2023 (with the option to extend for period(s) up to and including 24 months) on a call off as required basis. | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £40,402,296 | | Lots value | £40,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | EDUCATION AUTHORITY NI | | Additional buyers | ARMAGH OBSERVATORY; ARMAGH PLANETARIUM; COUNCIL FOR THE CURRICULUM EXAMINATIONS AND ASSESSMENT; FE BELFAST METROPOLITAN COLLEGE; FE NORTH WEST REGIONAL COLLEGE; FE NORTHERN REGIONAL COLLEGE; FE SOUTH EASTERN REGIONAL COLLEGE; FE SOUTH WEST COLLEGE; FE SOUTHERN REGIONAL COLLEGE; LIBRARIES NI; MIDDLETOWN CENTRE FOR AUTISM | | Locality | BALLYMENA | | Post town | Northern Ireland | | Postcode | BT42 2HS | | Country | Northern Ireland | | ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland | | ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland | | ITL 3 | TLN07 Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon | | Local authority | Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon | | Electoral ward | The Mall | | Westminster constituency | Newry and Armagh | | Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 22 - Printed matter and related products ### Codes - 22110000 - Printed books - 22111000 - School books - 22112000 - Textbooks - 22114000 - Dictionaries, maps, music books and other books - 22114100 - Dictionaries - 22114200 - Atlases - 22114300 - Maps - 22114400 - Printed music - 22114500 - Encyclopaedias ## Release History - 12 Feb 2021 at 16:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002955-2021 ## Notice URLs - https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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