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title: "ID 3273916 - DE CCEA - Confidential Typesetting Contract"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02ca0e"
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# ID 3273916 - DE CCEA - Confidential Typesetting Contract

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02ca0e

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "ID 3273916 - DE CCEA - Confidential Typesetting Contract" is currently active within the services industry, specifically under typesetting services. The Northern Ireland Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) is the buying organisation responsible for this contract. The tender period is set to close on 24 August 2021, with a total contract value estimated at £679,000. This tender employs an open procedure for procurement and is located in Northern Ireland, where the CCEA has implemented stringent performance monitoring measures for contractors.

This opportunity presents a significant avenue for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in typesetting or related printing services. Businesses with experience in educational publishing, document management, or digital printing are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Given the CCEA's role in overseeing quality standards of educational assessments in Northern Ireland, successful bidders will have the chance to contribute to critical public sector educational initiatives while enhancing their portfolio.

## Notice

The Client wishes to appoint Contractor for the provision of Confidential Typesetting Services. The Northern Ireland Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA "the Client") advises the Education Minister on what is to be taught in Northern Ireland schools and on the examination and assessment arrangements for pupils. The Client also conducts pupil assessment at the end of Key Stages 1, 2 and 3. As well as the above, the Client ensures that the qualifications and examinations offered by awarding bodies in Northern Ireland are of an appropriate quality and standard. The Client has been responsible for providing Northern Ireland GCSE and GCE A/AS and its predecessor examinations since 1970. In excess of 650 papers are offered to candidates in a variety of subjects.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Client wishes to appoint Contractor for the provision of Confidential Typesetting Services. The Northern Ireland Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA "the Client") advises the Education Minister on what is to be taught in Northern Ireland schools and on the examination and assessment arrangements for pupils. The Client also conducts pupil assessment at the end of Key Stages 1, 2 and 3. As well as the above, the Client ensures that the qualifications and examinations offered by awarding bodies in Northern Ireland are of an appropriate quality and standard. The Client has been responsible for providing Northern Ireland GCSE and GCE A/AS and its predecessor examinations since 1970. In excess of 650 papers are offered to candidates in a variety of subjects. Additional information: The figure in II.2.6 is an estimated maximum contract value

Renewal: The Client may, no later than six Months prior to the Initial Contract Period Expiry Date, give notice in writing- to the Contractor to invite the Contractor to agree to extend the Contract for any period up to and including two periods of 12 months commencing from the Initial Contract Period Expiry Date.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017056-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £679,000 |
| Lots value | £679,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION |
| Additional buyers | DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION NI |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT1 3BG |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN09 Ards and North Down |
| Local authority | Ards and North Down |
| Electoral ward | Ballygrainey |
| Westminster constituency | North Down |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79810000 - Printing services
- 79811000 - Digital printing services
- 79822300 - Typesetting services
- 79823000 - Printing and delivery services
- 79824000 - Printing and distribution services

## Release History

- 20 Jul 2021 at 12:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017056-2021

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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