---
title: "BSP-21-028 Duke of Edinburgh Award Packs and Annual License Fee"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02f093"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EDUCATION AUTHORITY NI"
published: "2021-10-27"
---

# BSP-21-028 Duke of Edinburgh Award Packs and Annual License Fee

Buyer: EDUCATION AUTHORITY NI  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02f093

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "BSP-21-028 Duke of Edinburgh Award Packs and Annual License Fee" is led by the Education Authority NI, situated in Ballymena, UK. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically related to printed matter and associated products, with an active contract value of £625,000. The contract was signed on 26th October 2021 and pertains to a tendering process that employed a limited procurement method without prior competition due to exclusive rights held by the Award Scheme Ltd. The initial contract period is from 1st September 2021 to 31st August 2024, with the possibility of two 12-month extensions up to 31st August 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of educational materials, specifically those capable of providing award packs, licenses, and related handbooks for the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme. Companies with experience in printed matter, educational resources, and licensing services would be well-suited to engage in this market, particularly those that can navigate exclusive intellectual property rights. The successful supplier, Award Scheme Ltd., currently holds a unique position, emphasising the importance of understanding the competitive landscape and exploring potential collaborations or innovative solutions that align with the requirements of the Education Authority NI.

## Notice

Duke of Edinburgh Award Packs and Annual License Fee

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Duke of Edinburgh Award Packs and Annual License Fee

Options: Initial contract period of 1 September 2021 to 31 August 2024 with the option to extend by 2 further 12 month periods up until 31 August 2026.

### Procurement Information

The Award Scheme Ltd are the only organisation that can supply the award packs, JAI packs, license, handbooks and guides for the Duke of Edinburgh award scheme as they hold the exclusive IPR associated with these supplies.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026918-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Oct 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 | £625,000 |

## 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE AWARD SCHEME |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22000000 - Printed matter and related products

## Release History

- 27 Oct 2021 at 13:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026918-2021

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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