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title: "EDR-24-009 PRE-SERVICED BOOK STOCK FOR LIBRARIES NI AND EA SCHOOL LIBRARIES"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0493bf"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-04-24"
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# EDR-24-009 PRE-SERVICED BOOK STOCK FOR LIBRARIES NI AND EA SCHOOL LIBRARIES

Buyer: THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0493bf

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by the Education Authority for the provision of pre-serviced book stock involves a series of steps, concluding most recently with the awarding of contracts on 24th April 2025. This particular contracting process sought to fulfil the needs of Libraries NI and EA School Libraries over an initial 24-month period with a potential extension option. Classified under the industry category of library books (CPV code: 22113000), the contracts were divided into two lots catering to specific regional needs in Northern Ireland (region UKN). The process employed an open procedure, indicating its broad invitation for submissions. The Education Authority, headquartered at 40 Academy Street, Belfast, oversaw this competitive bidding, which ultimately saw awards being actively issued to suppliers like PETERS LIMITED, I.E.S. LIMITED, and RED BOX BOOKS LIMITED.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses within the book supply industry, particularly for those supplying library books. With the scale of the contract valued at £20 million GBP across two lots, there is a substantial opening for suppliers to build long-term relationships within the educational procurement space in Northern Ireland. SMEs specialising in the warehousing, distribution, and servicing of educational resources can certainly benefit by positioning themselves as competitive bidders in similar future procurements. The open procedure enables businesses of various sizes to participate, making it essential for interested companies to meet required criteria in human rights and social value, as highlighted in the tender documents. This procurement sets the stage for continuous engagement, with potential future market engagements likely offering additional opportunities.

## Notice

The Education Authority invites tenders on behalf of Libraries NI and EA School Libraries (the Clients) for the purpose of establishing Contracts for the provision of Pre-Serviced Book Stock for a period of 24 months with the option to extend for period(s) of up to and including 24 months.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Libraries NI Requirements

The Education Authority invites tenders on behalf of Libraries NI and EA School Libraries (the Clients) for the purpose of establishing Contracts for the provision of Pre-Serviced Book Stock for a period of 24 months with the option to extend for period(s) of up to and including 24 months.

Options: Option to extend for any periods of up to and including 24 months

Lot 2 - EA Library Service Requirements

The Education Authority invites tenders on behalf of Libraries NI and EA School Libraries (the Clients) for the purpose of establishing Contracts for the provision of Pre-Serviced Book Stock for a period of 24 months with the option to extend for period(s) of up to and including 24 months.

Options: Option to extend for any periods of up to and including 24 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016660-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 24 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | 10 Oct 2024 |
| Award date | 22 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | March 2025 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000,000 |
| Lots value | £20,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £20,000,000 |

## 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 | LIBRARIES NI; NORTHERN IRELAND LIBRARY AUTHORITY - LIBRARIES 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 | TLN0E Lisburn and Castlereagh |
| Local authority | Lisburn and Castlereagh |
| Electoral ward | Hilden |
| Westminster constituency | Lagan Valley |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | I.E.S.; PETERS; RED BOX BOOKS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22113000 - Library books

## Release History

- 24 Apr 2025 at 08:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016660-2025
- 23 Dec 2024 at 15:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041440-2024
- 23 Aug 2024 at 14:36 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027133-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
- https://www.financeni.gov.uk/articles/procurementpolicy-notes-ppns

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