--- title: "FMM-21-016 Collection, Delivery, Transfer and Disposal Services for the Education Authority" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0300f6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0300f6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0300f6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0300f6.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "EDUCATION AUTHORITY NI" published: "2021-12-14" --- # FMM-21-016 Collection, Delivery, Transfer and Disposal Services for the Education Authority Buyer: EDUCATION AUTHORITY NI Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0300f6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0300f6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0300f6.json) ## Summary The Education Authority Northern Ireland (EA) is currently undertaking a public procurement process titled "FMM-21-016 Collection, Delivery, Transfer and Disposal Services for the Education Authority." This procurement falls under the services industry category and has an estimated value of £650,000. The contract is intended to provide services for an initial period of 24 months, with options to extend for two further periods of 12 months each. The tender phase is active, with the deadline for submissions set for 19 January 2022, and the evaluation of bids will consider individual lots in which tenderers may participate, with a maximum of two lots being awarded per supplier. The services will be delivered across multiple sites throughout Northern Ireland, with a focus on various educational establishments, including primary and post-primary schools, as well as nursery schools and controlled youth centres. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in the logistics and transport sectors, particularly those specialising in the hire of transport vehicles and related delivery services. The framework allows firms to bid for multiple lots, which enhances competition while enabling a range of service providers to establish relationships with the EA. Companies that can demonstrate their ability to deliver measurable social value, as highlighted in the Social Considerations Schedule, will be particularly well-positioned to compete successfully. This contract gives successful bidders the chance to build long-term partnerships within the educational infrastructure and contribute to the EA's objectives of social inclusion and sustainability. ## Notice FMM-21-016 Collection, Delivery, Transfer and Disposal Services for the Education Authority for an initial period of 24 months with the option to extend for 2 further periods of 12 months. ### Lot Information Lot 1 -South West FMM-21-016 Collection, Delivery, Transfer and Disposal Services for the Education Authority for an initial period of 24 months with the option to extend for 2 further periods of 12 months. Additional information: This Contract will be established on behalf of EA, Primary and Post Primary schools under the control of the EA, Catholic Maintained Schools, Independent Schools in NI, Irish Medium Schools in NI, both Controlled and Voluntary Grammar Schools, Nursery School for NI (both controlled and Catholic Maintained), school meals kitchens on-site at all of these schools, and Controlled Youth Centres https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/services/schools-plus. Due to the independent nature of these bodies and schools within Northern Ireland, there is no obligation to become party to the Collection, Delivery Transfer and Disposal Services Contract if a value for money solution can be achieved through an alternative contract. The value shown in II.2.6) is the highest value estimate on the basis of a two year contract with the option to extend the contract for two further periods of 12 months as detailed in document FMM-21-016 Commercial Conditions of Contract. There is no commitment as to the usage, volume, or value of products required under this Contract. The Authority expressly reserves the rights: (I) not to award any contract as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice; (II) to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the tendering Competition; (III) to award a contract in respect of any part of the [services] covered by this notice. In no circumstances will the Authority be liable for any costs incurred by candidates. Options: Extension Options: This Contract has the option to extend for two further periods of 12 months as outlined in document FMM-21-016 Commercial Conditions of Contract. Renewal: Extension Options: This Contract has the option to extend for two further periods of 12 months as outlined in document FMM-21-016 Commercial Conditions of Contract. Lot 2 - North FMM-21-016 Collection, Delivery, Transfer and Disposal Services for the Education Authority for an initial period of 24 months with the option to extend for 2 further periods of 12 months. Additional information: This Contract will be established on behalf of EA, Primary and Post Primary schools under the control of the EA, Catholic Maintained Schools, Independent Schools in NI, Irish Medium Schools in NI, both Controlled and Voluntary Grammar Schools, Nursery School for NI (both controlled and Catholic Maintained), school meals kitchens on-site at all of these schools, and Controlled Youth Centres https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/services/schools-plus. Due to the independent nature of these bodies and schools within Northern Ireland, there is no obligation to become party to the Collection, Delivery Transfer and Disposal Services Contract if a value for money solution can be achieved through an alternative contract. The value shown in II.2.6) is the highest value estimate on the basis of a two year contract with the option to extend the contract for two further periods of 12 months as detailed in document FMM-21-016 Commercial Conditions of Contract. There is no commitment as to the usage, volume, or value of products required under this Contract. The Authority expressly reserves the rights: (I) not to award any contract as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice; (II) to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the tendering Competition; (III) to award a contract in respect of any part of the [services] covered by this notice. In no circumstances will the Authority be liable for any costs incurred by candidates. Options: Extension Options: This Contract has the option to extend for two further periods of 12 months as outlined in document FMM-21-016 Commercial Conditions of Contract. Renewal: Extension Options: This Contract has the option to extend for two further periods of 12 months as outlined in document FMM-21-016 Commercial Conditions of Contract. Lot 3 - East FMM-21-016 Collection, Delivery, Transfer and Disposal Services for the Education Authority for an initial period of 24 months with the option to extend for 2 further periods of 12 months. Additional information: This Contract will be established on behalf of EA, Primary and Post Primary schools under the control of the EA, Catholic Maintained Schools, Independent Schools in NI, Irish Medium Schools in NI, both Controlled and Voluntary Grammar Schools, Nursery School for NI (both controlled and Catholic Maintained), school meals kitchens on-site at all of these schools, and Controlled Youth Centres https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/services/schools-plus. Due to the independent nature of these bodies and schools within Northern Ireland, there is no obligation to become party to the Collection, Delivery Transfer and Disposal Services Contract if a value for money solution can be achieved through an alternative contract. The value shown in II.2.6) is the highest value estimate on the basis of a two year contract with the option to extend the contract for two further periods of 12 months as detailed in document FMM-21-016 Commercial Conditions of Contract. There is no commitment as to the usage, volume, or value of products required under this Contract. The Authority expressly reserves the rights: (I) not to award any contract as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice; (II) to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the tendering Competition; (III) to award a contract in respect of any part of the [services] covered by this notice. In no circumstances will the Authority be liable for any costs incurred by candidates. Options: Extension Options: This Contract has the option to extend for two further periods of 12 months as outlined in document FMM-21-016 Commercial Conditions of Contract. Renewal: Extension Options: This Contract has the option to extend for two further periods of 12 months as outlined in document FMM-21-016 Commercial Conditions of Contract. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031103-2021 | | 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 | 14 Dec 2021 | | Submission deadline | 19 Jan 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £650,000 | | Lots value | £650,000 | | 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 | 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, TLN0 Northern Ireland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 44619300 - Crates - 60180000 - Hire of goods-transport vehicles with driver - 60181000 - Hire of trucks with driver - 60183000 - Hire of vans with driver - 98341120 - Portering services ## Release History - 14 Dec 2021 at 14:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031103-2021 ## Notice URLs - https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps - https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/services/schools-plus ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0300f6. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0300f6.json.