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title: "FAE-23-012 Bedroom Furniture and Bedding for Outdoor Learning Centres"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-041cdf"
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# FAE-23-012 Bedroom Furniture and Bedding for Outdoor Learning Centres

Buyer: THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-041cdf

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## Summary

The Education Authority (EA) has completed the award process for the tender titled "FAE-23-012 Bedroom Furniture and Bedding for Outdoor Learning Centres". This procurement, which falls under the goods category, involved the supply and delivery of bedroom furniture and bedding to various educational institutions in Northern Ireland. The contract value amounts to £361,236.00 GBP. The contract was signed on 26th March 2024 with MOFFETT AND SONS LIMITED T/A Balmoral Furniture as the active supplier. The tender was initiated under an open procedure and covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA).

This tender presents a business opportunity for suppliers in the furniture industry, particularly those specializing in bedroom furniture and bedding. Businesses with experience in supplying educational institutions, including schools, colleges, and youth centres, would find this tender well-suited for their capabilities. The tender, initiated by the Education Authority (EA), aimed to establish a framework agreement to provide furniture and bedding for outdoor learning centres across Northern Ireland. Suppliers are encouraged to review the award criteria and contract details to align their bids with the requirements outlined in the tender documentation.

## Notice

The Education Authority (EA) invites tenders for the supply and delivery of Bedroom Furniture and Bedding to Outdoor Learning Centres and EA locations within Northern Ireland for a period of 4 years. This framework agreement is let by the Northern Ireland Education Authority ("EA") and is open to the EA, including NI educational bodies as follows and at some point, during the life of the framework agreement these bodies may wish to utilize the agreement and should have access, at any point, with the permission of EA. This framework agreement is not intended to replace any current contracts/framework agreements that participating or non-participating institutions may already have in place. https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/services/schools-plus 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 Centre's. https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/further-education-fe-colleges Further Education Colleges in NI, https://www.nicie.org/parents/school-finder/ Grant Controlled Integrated Education Schools in NI, https://www.isc.co.uk/schools/northern-ireland/ Independent School in NI, Libraries NI: https://www.librariesni.org.uk/Libraries/, EA Teachers' and Educational Centre's, Council for the Curriculum, Examination and Assessment NI (CCEA), Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, Middletown Centre for Autism, Controlled Schools Support Council (CSSC), Northern Ireland Council for Integrated Education (NICIE).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Education Authority (EA) invites tenders for the supply and delivery of Bedroom Furniture and Bedding to Outdoor Learning Centres and EA locations within Northern Ireland for a period of 4 years. This framework agreement is let by the Northern Ireland Education Authority ("EA") and is open to the EA, including NI educational bodies as follows and at some point, during the life of the framework agreement these bodies may wish to utilize the agreement and should have access, at any point, with the permission of EA. This framework agreement is not intended to replace any current contracts/framework agreements that participating or non-participating institutions may already have in place. https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/services/schools-plus 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 Centre's. https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/further-education-fe-colleges Further Education Colleges in NI, https://www.nicie.org/parents/school-finder/ Grant Controlled Integrated Education Schools in NI, https://www.isc.co.uk/schools/northern-ireland/ Independent School in NI, Libraries NI: https://www.librariesni.org.uk/Libraries/, EA Teachers' and Educational Centre's, Council for the Curriculum, Examination and Assessment NI (CCEA), Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, Middletown Centre for Autism, Controlled Schools Support Council (CSSC), Northern Ireland Council for Integrated Education (NICIE). Additional information: This Framework Agreement has been 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-plusFurther Education Colleges in NI:https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/further-education-fe-collegesGrant Controlled Integrated Education Schools in NI:https://www.nicie.org/parents/school-finder/Independent School in NI:https://www.isc.co.uk/schools/northern-ireland/Libraries NI:https://www.librariesni.org.uk/Libraries/EA Teachers' and Educational Centres Council for the Curriculum, Examination and Assessment NI CEA Armagh Observatory and Planetarium Middletown Centre for Autism Controlled Schools Support Council CSSCNorthern Ireland Council for Integrated Education NICIE who may also use this Framework. There is no commitment as to the usage, volume, or value of products required under this Framework Agreement.Award has been made for section 1 beds and mattresses and section 3 cube furniture, no award was made for section 2 bedding as no compliant bids were received, therefore this framework will only cover bedroom furniture for outdoor learning centres.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011214-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | 5 Jan 2024 |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £361,236 |
| Lots value | £361,236 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £361,236 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY |
| Additional buyers | EDUCATION AUTHORITY |
| 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, TLN0 Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MOFFETT AND SONS LIMITED T/A BALMORAL FURNITURE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 39143100 - Bedroom furniture
- 39143110 - Beds and bedding and specialist soft furnishings
- 39143112 - Mattresses
- 39143120 - Bedroom furniture, other than beds and beddings
- 39512000 - Bed linen
- 39512200 - Duvet covers
- 39512300 - Mattress covers
- 39512500 - Pillowcases
- 39516120 - Pillows

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2024 at 08:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011214-2024
- 5 Jan 2024 at 11:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000322-2024
- 27 Nov 2023 at 09:41 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034887-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://eani.org.uk/procurement
- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
- https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/services/schools-plus
- https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/services/schools-plusFurther
- https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/articles/procurement-policy-notes-ppns
- https://www.isc.co.uk/schools/northern-ireland/
- https://www.isc.co.uk/schools/northern-ireland/Libraries
- https://www.librariesni.org.uk/Libraries/
- https://www.librariesni.org.uk/Libraries/EA
- https://www.nicie.org/parents/school-finder/
- https://www.nicie.org/parents/school-finder/Independent
- https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/further-education-fe-colleges
- https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/further-education-fe-collegesGrant

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