---
title: "Educational Play Equipment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02d179"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02d179.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EDUCATION AUTHORITY NI"
published: "2021-08-05"
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# Educational Play Equipment

Buyer: EDUCATION AUTHORITY NI  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02d179

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## Summary

The Education Authority NI is conducting a procurement process for "Educational Play Equipment" under the goods category, specifically in the industry of games, toys, and educational materials. The contract is currently active and relates to a framework agreement that offers a catalogue discount specifically designed for the Education Authority. The procurement is classified as a tender and has been awarded with a total value of £12.5 million, which will last for a duration of 1440 days. The delivery location is within the United Kingdom, with specific adherence to the educational sector's needs.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in manufacturing or supplying educational play equipment, toys, and related goods. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as larger companies within the UK that specialise in educational resources or play therapy equipment are encouraged to engage. The increased funding aimed at promoting children's well-being, especially in response to the recent challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, offers a unique market avenue as demand for such resources is likely to remain high. Businesses equipped to provide innovative and supportive educational materials will find this procurement an excellent opportunity for growth.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Catalogue Discount - Educational Play Equipment for the Education Authority

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018954-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 2017 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £12,500,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EDUCATION AUTHORITY NI |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT1 2NQ |
| 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 | 22 |
| Supplier names | ALL PLAY IRELAND; ALLPLAY IRELAND; ALYSS LTD T/AS SPECTRUM EDUCATIONAL; COMMUNITY PRODUCTS; CREATIVE ACTIVITY; FINDEL EDUCATION; FINE SOLUTIONS NOTTINGHAM; GAMEZ GALORE; HAWTHORN HEIGHTS; HAWTHORNE HEIGHTS; LEARNING SPACE; MCGUIGAN CONSTRUCTION; NEXUS THE EDUCATORS CONNECTION; RAHMQVIST; RHINO; SOS GROUP; SPA 4 SCHOOLS; THE CONSORTIUM FOR PURCHASING DISTRIBUTION; TOP CLASS SCHOOL OFFICE SUPPLIES; TTS GROUP; WICKSTEED LEISURE; YORKSHIRE PURCHASING ORGANISATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

### Codes

- 37000000 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2021 at 16:25 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018954-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.etendersni.go.uk
- http://www.etendersni.gov.uk
- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:505947-2017:TEXT:EN:HTML

## Provenance

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