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Published 27 Sept 2024, 13:56 BST

Official UK procurement notice

EDR-24-007 - Audio, Large Print, Foreign Language Books and Local Studies Publications for Libraries NI

Official notice

Authority: the Education Authority (Central government)·Consortium: 3 public authorities

Framework agreement4 lotsGoodsOpen procedureSME suitableMax 3 lots per supplier
Sectors: Printed matter and related products (22)Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages (30)Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment (32)
+1 moreRecreational, cultural and sporting services (92)
 Delivery: Northern Ireland (UKN)
Framework ceiling (notional)£1,586,100total for 4 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue · 1 value update
Submissions closed 23 Dec 2024awarded 5 Mar 2025
Lots 4max 3 won per supplier

What is being bought4 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

EDR-24-007 - Audio, Large Print, Foreign Language Books and Local Studies Publications for Libraries NI

CPV: Audio-visual materials · Compact disks (CDs) · Library books · Library services

How this framework works

From the published notice
Places
up to 8 suppliers · 3 bids received (0.4 per place) · 3 appointed

Lots and requirements (4)Procurement structure

4 lots · 1 with a published value · win at most 3 of them
Lot #1EDR-24-007 - Audio, Large Print, Foreign Language Books and Local Studies Publications…AwardedRenewalPublished value£1,586,100

EDR-24-007 - Audio, Large Print, Foreign Language Books and Local Studies Publications for Libraries NI. Additional information: The value shown in V.2.4 is the highest value estimated in the following range: £36,462 to £1,586,100exc. VAT £43,760 to £1,903,300 inc.VAT for all Lots. Tenderers may bid for one or more lots. For the avoidance of doubt there is no limit.to the number of lots a Supplier can bid for. The value has been calculated on the basis of a two year framework including the option to extend for any periods up to and including 24 months and includes contingency for higher demand during the Framework Period, for all Clients. There is no commitment as to the usage volume or value of orders required under this Framework.

Delivery: Northern Ireland
Extensions: After the initial contract period, there are will be the option to extend for any period(s) up to and including 24 months · After the initial contract period, there are will be the option to extend for any period(s) up to and including 24 monthsVariant bids: not allowed
30234300 Compact disks (CDs)32321300 Audio-visual materials92511000 Library services
Lot #2PRE- SERVICED AUDIO-VISUAL MATERIALS (SPOKEN WORD) AND PRESERVICED LIBRARY BOOKS (LARGE PRINT) AND PRE-SERVICED LIBRARY BOOKS (BOOKS IN LANGUAGES OTHER THAN ENGLISH) STANDING LIST FOR LIBRARIES NIPlannedLot estimate not published

Pre-serviced audio-visual materials (spoken word)

Delivery: Northern Ireland
22113000 Library books30234300 Compact disks (CDs)32321300 Audio-visual materials92511000 Library services
Lot #3PRE- SERVICED AUDIO-VISUAL MATERIALS (SPOKEN WORD) AND PRESERVICED LIBRARY BOOKS (LARGE PRINT) AND PRE-SERVICED LIBRARY BOOKS (BOOKS IN LANGUAGES OTHER THAN ENGLISH) STANDING LIST FOR LIBRARIES NIPlannedLot estimate not published

Pre-serviced library books (books in languages other than English)

Delivery: Northern Ireland
22113000 Library books30234300 Compact disks (CDs)32321300 Audio-visual materials92511000 Library services
Lot #4PRE- SERVICED AUDIO-VISUAL MATERIALS (SPOKEN WORD) AND PRESERVICED LIBRARY BOOKS (LARGE PRINT) AND PRE-SERVICED LIBRARY BOOKS (BOOKS IN LANGUAGES OTHER THAN ENGLISH) STANDING LIST FOR LIBRARIES NIPlannedLot estimate not published

Pre-serviced library books (large print)

Delivery: Northern Ireland
22113000 Library books30234300 Compact disks (CDs)32321300 Audio-visual materials92511000 Library services

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
What this means for your bid
  • “EDR-24-007 - Audio, Large Print, Foreign Language Books and Local…” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 8 suppliers, not a single contract.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Goods
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
No (one-off requirement)
First published
27 Sept 2024, 13:56 BST
Last source update
20 Mar 2025, 17:14 GMT
Award evaluation window
23 Dec 2024 – …
FTS notice number
2025/S 000-010527
Classification (CPV)
Audio-visual materialsCompact disks (CDs)Library booksLibrary services
Delivery area
Northern Ireland (UKN)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-04a3a8 Find a Tender

Publisher note: Tender EDR-24-007 - Audio, Large Print, Foreign Language Books and Local Studies Publications for Libraries NI included the provision for. Local Studies Publications. . . Local Studies Publications was not awarded.

How it was run

Official notice
Appointment period ends
23 Dec 2024, 15:00 GMT
Submission channel
{"written"}
Accepted languages
en
Bids opened
23 Dec 2024, 15:30 GMT

Timeline

30 Nov 2024 → 22 Apr 2025 · 5 dates
  1. Next notice expected
    30 Nov 2024
  2. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    23 Dec 2024, 15:00 GMT
  3. Bids opened
    23 Dec 2024, 15:30 GMT
  4. Notice published
    20 Mar 2025, 17:14 GMT
  5. Bids must remain valid until
    22 Apr 2025, 23:59 BST

Notice history

7 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 21 Nov 2024
  1. Published value published: £1,586,100
    21 Nov 2024, 12:28 GMT
  2. Status changed to active
    21 Nov 2024, 12:28 GMT
  3. Procurement method changed
    21 Nov 2024, 12:28 GMT
  4. Deadline published: 23 Dec 2024, 15:00 GMT
    21 Nov 2024, 12:28 GMT
  5. Buyer details updated
    21 Nov 2024, 12:28 GMT
  6. Status changed to complete
    20 Mar 2025, 17:14 GMT
  7. Buyer details updated
    20 Mar 2025, 17:14 GMT

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Suppliers appointed 3admitted to the panel · see the list ↓
Bids received 33 from SMEs
Contracts signed 1latest 5 Mar 2025

1 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.

Contracts

  • Lot 1 - Pre-Serviced Audio Materials (Spoken Word) - Lot 2 - Pre-Serviced Library Books (Large Print) - Lot 3 - Pre-Serviced Library Books (Books in Languages other than English) Standing List

    Signed
    5 Mar 2025
    Value
    £1,586,100
    Status
    active

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · EDR-24-007 - Audio, Large Print, Foreign Language Books and Local Studies Publications…3bids · 3 electronic · 3 from abroad3——

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

3 public bodies on the notice

the Education Authority

Contracting authorityCentral GovernmentBody governed by public lawEducation 40 Academy Street, Belfast, UK, BT1 2NQContact email

Consortium members and other public bodies

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • The UK does not have any special review body with responsibility for appeal/mediation procedures in public procurement competitions. Instead: any challenges are dealt with by the High Court, Commercial Division, to which proceedings may be issued regarding alleged breaches of the PCR 2015Review body Belfast
  • The UK does not have any such bodies with responsibility for appeal/mediation procedures. Instead; any challenges are dealt with by the High Court, Commercial Division, to which proceedings may be issued regarding alleged breaches of the PCR 2015Review body Belfast

Framework contractors & participating bidders

3 commercial parties on the notice
  • BOLINDA UK LTDFramework contractor The Pavilion, Newbury Business Park, NEWBURY, UK, RG14 2PZContact email, phone
  • Books AsiaFramework contractor Centre For Enterprise 114-116 Manningham Lane, BRADFORD, UK, BD8 7JFContact email, phone
  • ULVERSCROFT LIMITEDFramework contractor The Green Anstey, LEICESTER, UK, LE7 7FUContact email, phone

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.