---
title: "BSP-20-016 PRE-SERVICED LIBRARY BOOK STOCK FOR LIBRARIES NI"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029f5d"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EDUCATION AUTHORITY NI"
published: "2021-03-25"
---

# BSP-20-016 PRE-SERVICED LIBRARY BOOK STOCK FOR LIBRARIES NI

Buyer: EDUCATION AUTHORITY NI  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029f5d

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "BSP-20-016 PRE-SERVICED LIBRARY BOOK STOCK FOR LIBRARIES NI" is conducted by the Education Authority NI. This procurement is classified under the goods category, specifically focusing on library books. The process is at the Award stage and includes several contracts spanning from 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2025, with a total estimated value of £6,000,000 for Adult Fiction (UK Rights) and £2,000,000 for Adult Non-Fiction (UK Rights), among other lots. The procurement uses an open procedure, indicating that all eligible suppliers could submit bids, and the location of delivery is primarily in the UK.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses engaged in the publishing and bookselling industries, particularly those capable of supplying pre-serviced library book stocks. Companies specialising in adult fiction and non-fiction literature, as well as businesses focused on children's literature, would be well-suited to compete. With several active suppliers already engaged, new entrants can differentiate themselves through competitive pricing and service quality, potentially capturing a share of the lucrative library market in Northern Ireland.

## Notice

BSP-20-016 PRE-SERVICED LIBRARY BOOK STOCK FOR LIBRARIES NI - 01 April 2021 to 31 March 2025

### Lot Information

LOT 1 - Adult Fiction UK Rights

BSP-20-016 PRE-SERVICED LIBRARY BOOK STOCK FOR LIBRARIES NI - 01 April 2021 to 31 March 2025

LOT 2 - Adult Non-Fiction UK Rights

BSP-20-016 PRE-SERVICED LIBRARY BOOK STOCK FOR LIBRARIES NI - 01 April 2021 to 31 March 2025

LOT 3 - Adult Fiction Irish Rights

BSP-20-016 PRE-SERVICED LIBRARY BOOK STOCK FOR LIBRARIES NI - 01 April 2021 to 31 March 2025

LOT 4 - Junior Fiction UK Rights

BSP-20-016 PRE-SERVICED LIBRARY BOOK STOCK FOR LIBRARIES NI - 01 April 2021 to 31 March 2025

LOT 5 - Junior Non-Fiction UK Rights

BSP-20-016 PRE-SERVICED LIBRARY BOOK STOCK FOR LIBRARIES NI - 01 April 2021 to 31 March 2025

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006123-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £9,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EDUCATION AUTHORITY NI |
| Locality | BALLYMENA |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT42 2HS |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN0F Mid and East Antrim |
| Local authority | Mid and East Antrim |
| Electoral ward | Ballee and Harryville |
| Westminster constituency | North Antrim |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | I.E.S.; PETERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22113000 - Library books

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2021 at 16:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006123-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:573862-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML

## Provenance

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