--- title: "TEXT BOOKS, PUPIL WORKBOOKS, ASSESSMENT RESOURCES AND MUSIC MATERIALS" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02adb7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02adb7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02adb7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02adb7.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "EDUCATION AUTHORITY NI" published: "2021-05-06" --- # TEXT BOOKS, PUPIL WORKBOOKS, ASSESSMENT RESOURCES AND MUSIC MATERIALS Buyer: EDUCATION AUTHORITY NI Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02adb7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02adb7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02adb7.json) ## Summary The Education Authority NI is conducting a public procurement process for the establishment of a Framework Agreement aimed at the supply and delivery of textbooks, pupil workbooks, assessment resources, and music materials to educational establishments within Northern Ireland. This tender, titled "TEXT BOOKS, PUPIL WORKBOOKS, ASSESSMENT RESOURCES AND MUSIC MATERIALS," falls under the goods category specifically classified as printed books (CPV code: 22110000). As of now, the procurement is in the award stage, with the Framework Agreement anticipated to be awarded in March 2021 for an initial period from 1st April 2021 to 31st March 2023, with options to extend for up to 24 months. The open procurement method allows tenderers to bid on one or multiple lots: textbooks, pupil workbooks, assessment resources, and music materials, all expected to be delivered across various locations in the UK. This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the education supply chain, particularly those specialising in printed educational materials. Companies offering textbooks, pupil workbooks, and additional educational resources will find this tender particularly relevant. Both large suppliers and SMEs capable of delivering quality products within Northern Ireland’s educational sector are well-positioned to compete for this lucrative contract. Suppliers who meet the award criteria, primarily focusing on competitive pricing, will have the advantage in securing a place within this vital framework agreement. ## 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. Options: With the option to extend for periods up to and including 24 months if required. 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. Options: With the option to extend for periods up to and including 24 months if required. 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. Options: With the option to extend for periods up to and including 24 months if required. 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. Options: With the option to extend for periods up to and including 24 months if required. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009798-2021 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 May 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 27 Apr 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 | £10,050,574 | ## 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; LIBRARIES NI; MIDDLETOWN CENTRE FOR AUTISM | | Locality | BELFAST | | Post town | Northern Ireland | | Postcode | BT1 2NQ | | 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 | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 17 | | Supplier names | BROWNS BOOKS FOR STUDENTS; CLASSOOS; COLOURPOINT CREATIVE; FAIRFIELDS N.I.; FREDERICK HYDE; GL ASSESSMENT; HARPERCOLLINS; HEATH BOOKS; HODDER STOUGHTON EDUCATIONAL; PEARSON EDUCATION; PRIM-ED PUBLISHING; RED BOX BOOKS; RENAISSANCE LEARNING; SCHOFIELD SIMS; SCHOLASTIC; VERITAS; WATERSTONES BOOKSELLERS | ## 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 - 6 May 2021 at 09:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009798-2021 ## Notice URLs - https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps - https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:385436-2021:TEXT:EN:HTML - https://www.gl-assessment.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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