---
title: "Pre-Serviced Library Books for Education Authority Schools"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029967"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-029967.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EDUCATION AUTHORITY NI"
published: "2023-02-02"
---

# Pre-Serviced Library Books for Education Authority Schools

Buyer: EDUCATION AUTHORITY NI  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029967

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## Summary

The Education Authority NI is seeking suppliers for a procurement process titled "Pre-Serviced Library Books for Education Authority Schools" under the goods category. The contract involves the supply and delivery of pre-serviced library books for both adult and junior fiction and non-fiction books for Education Authority schools. The contract is set to run from 1st May 2021 to 30th April 2023, with possible extensions up to 24 months. The main buying organisation is the Education Authority NI based in Belfast, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the library books industry to supply pre-serviced books to Education Authority schools. Suppliers specialising in the supply and delivery of library books, especially those with experience in providing educational materials to schools, are well-suited to compete. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, with the contract awarded to "Browns Books for Students".

## Notice

This Tender will lead to the establishment of a Contract for the Supply and Delivery of Pre-Serviced Library Books (both Adult and Junior Fiction and Non Fiction books) for Education Authority (the Client) Schools. It is anticipated that Commercial Procurement Services (the Authority) will be awarding this Contract for an initial two year period effective from 1st May 2021 to 30th April 2023 (with the option to extend for period(s) up to and including 24 months) on a call off as required basis.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This Tender will lead to the establishment of a Contract for the Supply and Delivery of Pre-Serviced Library Books (both Adult and Junior Fiction and Non Fiction books) for Education Authority (the Client) Schools. It is anticipated that Commercial Procurement Services (the Authority) will be awarding this Contract for an initial two year period effective from 1st May 2021 to 30th April 2023 (with the option to extend for period(s) up to and including 24 months) on a call off as required basis. Additional information: The Controlled Schools Support Council CSSC may also be a potential user of this Contract.

Options: With the option to extend for periods up to and including 24 months.

Renewal: Extension period available - up to and including 24 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003256-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 May 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 2-4 years |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,200,000 |
| Lots value | £1,200,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £250,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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; 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 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Duncairn |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast North |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BROWNS BOOKS FOR STUDENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22113000 - Library books

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2023 at 12:39 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003256-2023
- 8 Jun 2021 at 08:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012754-2021
- 8 Mar 2021 at 13:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004598-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

## Provenance

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