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EDR-24-007 - Audio, Large Print, Foreign Language Books and Local Studies Publications for Libraries NI
Audio-visual materials
Compact disks (CDs)
Library books
+1 more
Published value
Not published
Submission deadline Not published
Lots published1
Procurement Intelligence
Published evidence · v1
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Prepared 7 Sept 2026, 17:55 BST
A pre-calculated analytical view of official UK procurement facts, competition benchmarks and decision timelines.
Bid readiness
Review notice
Check official notice for submission route
Scope structure
1lots
4 published CPV families
Decision Velocity
~54 days
Sector median: 54 days
Contract lifecycle
Not published
No published extension signal
Pricing & Budget Savings
£1,586,100
3 award suppliers linked
Bidding Competition
3 bids
No bid spread metrics published
Sector Market Benchmark (CPV 30)
Based on 1,624 published procedures
Median Winning Discount
34.01%
Typical Bids Received
3 bidders
Typical Evaluation Window
54 days
Top Contenders in this Sector (CPV 30)
Active commercial suppliers winning public contracts in this field
| Supplier | Awards won in sector | Total awarded value | Avg. winning discount |
|---|---|---|---|
Insight Direct UK LtdCRN: 02579852 | 31 contracts | £144,076,044,983 | At ceiling / not disclosed |
BannerCRN: 05510758 | 22 contracts | £1,666,803,322 | -0.8% below budget |
DELL CORPORATION LIMITEDCRN: 02081369 | 22 contracts | £10,187,320 | At ceiling / not disclosed |
LYRECO UK LIMITEDCRN: 00442696 | 19 contracts | £1,305,485,030 | -33.4% below budget |
XMA LimitedCRN: 02051703 | 13 contracts | £61,244,626,363 | At ceiling / not disclosed |
Marketing at the Mill LtdCRN: 03998976 | 13 contracts | £6,160 | At ceiling / not disclosed |
Softcat PlcCRN: 02174990 | 12 contracts | £146,226,298,324 | At ceiling / not disclosed |
Academia LimitedCRN: 04771037 | 11 contracts | £55,402,759 | At ceiling / not disclosed |
BALLICOM LIMITEDCRN: 02799428 | 11 contracts | £642,633 | At ceiling / not disclosed |
SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES PLCCRN: 01428210 | 10 contracts | £150,979,678,047 | -53.3% below budget |
Evidence coverage
7/12 core inputs published
Comparable published opportunities
Method: tender-intelligence-v1. Values and dates are retained OCDS facts; missing source data remains unknown.Historic records ranked from matching published evidence. They are research comparables, not expected competitors or a price forecast.
| Published procedure | Published value | Matching evidence |
|---|---|---|
DfC – National Museums NI - Exhibition Interpretation Production (Graphics)National Museums Northern Ireland (NMNI) · 28 Aug 2026, 11:16 BST | £288,000 | same CPV family same region |
Framework for Large Print and Spoken Word BooksEssex County Council · 7 Sept 2026, 13:43 BST | £260,000 | same CPV family |
Provision of Print Books to the named Academic Partners of the University of the Highlands and IslandsUniversity of the Highlands and Islands · 5 Aug 2026, 13:38 BST | Value not published | same CPV family |
e-Books and e-AudioKent County Council · 7 Aug 2026, 14:05 BST | Value not published | same CPV family |
prj_16438 - Legal Publications Framework Agreement 2027Ministry of Justice · 1 Sept 2026, 12:31 BST | £26,000,000 | same CPV family |
Procurement Executive Summary
AI & Search Synopsis
Generated from official OCDS record
Tenderline Synopsis: the Education Authority: "EDR-24-007 - Audio, Large Print, Foreign Language Books and Local Studies Publications for Libraries NI". Published status: complete. Published value: Value not published. 1 published lot. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.
| Contracting Authority | the Education Authority | Scope & Categories | Not published | Submission Window | complete No deadline published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Submission Gateway | Direct notice route | Legal Basis & Regime | Standard procurement | Estimated Value (exc. VAT) | Not published |
Bidder Intelligence · Authority Profile: the Education Authority
Market Analytics
Derived from OCDS awards & bid statistics
Published history for the Education Authority. These figures describe retained records, not a forecast of bids or a measure of buyer bias.
Published-to-award variance
Not availableInsufficient comparable data
Competition Density
7.5Bids / Report (median)
Supplier ConcentrationModerate Concentration
PETERS LIMITEDTop vendor: 30.9% of attributable valuePayment Terms
Check noticePublished terms
Coverage: 278 active published awards; 90 bid reports (which may be per lot). Supplier values exclude multi-supplier awards, frameworks and DPS, and use GBP only. They are published award values, not payments. Published-to-award variance compares single-lot, single-award, single-supplier GBP procedures with explicitly non-framework/non-DPS status; increases remain in the average. Unpublished data stays unknown. Awarded suppliers are winners, not all bidders.
Historical Awarded Suppliers in this Category (CPV 22):
| Supplier Name | Historic Awards | Attributable Value | Avg. Price Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| PETERS LIMITED | 2 wins | £20,000,000 | — |
| I.E.S. LIMITED | 1 win | £16,000,000 | — |
| Overdrive INC. | 1 win | £10,000,000 | — |
| Bolinda UK Ltd | 1 win | £10,000,000 | — |
| RED BOX BOOKS LIMITED | 1 win | £4,000,000 | — |
Procedure terms
Contracting Authoritythe Education Authority | Procedure methodNot published | Procurement categoryNot published |
Statuscomplete | Framework / DPSFramework | CompetitionNot published |
Above thresholdNot published | Legal basisNot published | Tender period startsNot published |
Clarification deadlineNot published | Electronic submissionNot published | Submission languagesNot published |
Published20 Mar 2025, 17:14 GMT | Last source update20 Mar 2025, 17:14 GMT | Recurring procurementNot published |
ClassificationAudio-visual materials, Compact disks (CDs), Library books, Library services | ||
Delivery area | ||
OCIDocds-h6vhtk-04a3a8 | ||
What is being bought
EDR-24-007 - Audio, Large Print, Foreign Language Books and Local Studies Publications for Libraries NI
What changed
From the official release history
- tender value changed
20 Mar 2025, 17:14 GMT - Status changed to complete
20 Mar 2025, 17:14 GMT - Official notice release published
20 Mar 2025, 17:14 GMT - Submission deadline changed to published date
20 Mar 2025, 17:14 GMT - Buyer information updated
20 Mar 2025, 17:14 GMT - Published value updated to £1,586,100
21 Nov 2024, 12:28 GMT - Status changed to active
21 Nov 2024, 12:28 GMT - Official notice release published
21 Nov 2024, 12:28 GMT - Submission deadline changed to 23 Dec 2024, 15:00 GMT
21 Nov 2024, 12:28 GMT - Buyer information updated
21 Nov 2024, 12:28 GMT - Status changed to planned
27 Sept 2024, 13:56 BST - Official notice release published
27 Sept 2024, 13:56 BST - Buyer information updated
27 Sept 2024, 13:56 BST
Lots and requirements (1)
Published by the contracting authority
- Lot 1 · #1Individual lot title not publishedcancelledPublished valueNot publishedEDR-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.Contract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
Timeline
- Procedure published
20 Mar 2025, 17:14 GMT - Award active
Not published · Not published - Contract active
Signed 5 Mar 2025, 00:00 GMT · £1,586,100
Commercial outcome and competition
Awards BOLINDA UK LTD, Books Asia, ULVERSCROFT LIMITED Not published · Not published · active |
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 £1,586,100 · signed 5 Mar 2025, 00:00 GMT · active |
Bid statistics bids: 3 (lot 1) electronicBids: 3 (lot 1) foreignBidsFromEU: 0 (lot 1) foreignBidsFromNonEU: 3 (lot 1) smeBids: 3 (lot 1) |
Buyer and organisations in this procedure
the Education Authority
Contracting authority GB-FTS-84187Documents (0)
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