Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
the Education Authority
Ballee Road West
Ballymena
BT42 2HS
UK
E-mail: educationresource.procure@eani.org.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
Address of the buyer profile: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Education
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
EDR-24-001 Classroom Resources
II.1.2) Main CPV code
30192700
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
The Education Authority (EA) invites tenders for the supply and delivery of Classroom Resources to individual schools 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), Pre-Schools and Nurseries included within the EA's Pre-School Education Programme (PSEP).
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
86 916 512.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Copier Paper
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
30190000
30191100
30191130
39162000
37800000
39292300
39292400
39292500
22830000
30100000
37810000
37822000
37822100
37822400
44812000
42641200
44111300
37820000
22800000
22810000
22990000
37500000
37520000
37510000
37511000
37512000
37522000
37523000
37524000
37524100
37524200
37524300
37524500
37524600
37524700
37524400
37524900
37527000
37527100
37527200
37529000
37529200
37821000
37822200
37822300
37823200
37823400
37823500
37823600
37823800
30199000
30192000
14221000
30192123
30192124
30192130
30192133
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN
UKN0
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Education Authority (EA) invites tenders for the supply and delivery of Classroom Resources to individual schools 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), Pre-Schools and Nurseries included within the EA's Pre-School Education Programme (PSEP).
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
The value detailed under this lot is estimated. There is no commitment as to the usage, volume or value of products required under this lot. The EA reserves the right to reallocate any values between all lots under this Framework where required throughout the period of the Framework Agreement, within the limit of the overall awarded Framework value.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Stationery
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
30190000
30191100
30191130
39162000
37800000
39292300
39292400
39292500
22830000
30100000
37810000
37822000
37822100
37822400
44812000
42641200
44111300
37820000
22800000
22810000
22990000
37500000
37520000
37510000
37511000
37512000
37522000
37523000
37524000
37524100
37524200
37524300
37524500
37524600
37524700
37524400
37524900
37527000
37527100
37527200
37529000
37529200
37821000
37822200
37822300
37823200
37823400
37823500
37823600
37823800
30199000
30192000
14221000
30192123
30192124
30192130
30192133
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN
UKN0
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Education Authority (EA) invites tenders for the supply and delivery of Classroom Resources to individual schools 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), Pre-Schools and Nurseries included within the EA's Pre-School Education Programme (PSEP).
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
The value detailed under this lot is estimated. There is no commitment as to the usage, volume or value of products required under this lot. The EA reserves the right to reallocate any values between all lots under this Framework where required throughout the period of the Framework Agreement, within the limit of the overall awarded Framework value.
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Exercise Books
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
30190000
30191100
30191130
39162000
37800000
39292300
39292400
39292500
22830000
30100000
37810000
37822000
37822100
37822400
44812000
42641200
44111300
37820000
22800000
22810000
22990000
37500000
37520000
37510000
37511000
37512000
37522000
37523000
37524000
37524100
37524200
37524300
37524500
37524600
37524700
37524400
37524900
37527000
37527100
37527200
37529000
37529200
37821000
37822200
37822300
37823200
37823400
37823500
37823600
37823800
30199000
30192000
14221000
30192123
30192124
30192130
30192133
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN
UKN0
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Education Authority (EA) invites tenders for the supply and delivery of Classroom Resources to individual schools 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), Pre-Schools and Nurseries included within the EA's Pre-School Education Programme (PSEP).
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
The value detailed under this lot is estimated. There is no commitment as to the usage, volume or value of products required under this lot. The EA reserves the right to reallocate any values between all lots under this Framework where required throughout the period of the Framework Agreement, within the limit of the overall awarded Framework value.
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Pottery
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
30190000
30191100
30191130
39162000
37800000
39292300
39292400
39292500
22830000
30100000
37810000
37822000
37822100
37822400
44812000
42641200
44111300
37820000
22800000
22810000
22990000
37500000
37520000
37510000
37511000
37512000
37522000
37523000
37524000
37524100
37524200
37524300
37524500
37524600
37524700
37524400
37524900
37527000
37527100
37527200
37529000
37529200
37821000
37822200
37822300
37823200
37823400
37823500
37823600
37823800
30199000
30192000
14221000
30192123
30192124
30192130
30192133
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN
UKN0
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Education Authority (EA) invites tenders for the supply and delivery of Classroom Resources to individual schools 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), Pre-Schools and Nurseries included within the EA's Pre-School Education Programme (PSEP).
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
The value detailed under this lot is estimated. There is no commitment as to the usage, volume or value of products required under this lot. The EA reserves the right to reallocate any values between all lots under this Framework where required throughout the period of the Framework Agreement, within the limit of the overall awarded Framework value.
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Arts and Crafts
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
30190000
30191100
30191130
39162000
37800000
39292300
39292400
39292500
22830000
30100000
37810000
37822000
37822100
37822400
44812000
42641200
44111300
37820000
22800000
22810000
22990000
37500000
37520000
37510000
37511000
37512000
37522000
37523000
37524000
37524100
37524200
37524300
37524500
37524600
37524700
37524400
37524900
37527000
37527100
37527200
37529000
37529200
37821000
37822200
37822300
37823200
37823400
37823500
37823600
37823800
30199000
30192000
14221000
30192123
30192124
30192130
30192133
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN
UKN0
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Education Authority (EA) invites tenders for the supply and delivery of Classroom Resources to individual schools 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), Pre-Schools and Nurseries included within the EA's Pre-School Education Programme (PSEP).
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
The value detailed under this lot is estimated. There is no commitment as to the usage, volume or value of products required under this lot. The EA reserves the right to reallocate any values between all lots under this Framework where required throughout the period of the Framework Agreement, within the limit of the overall awarded Framework value.
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
Educational Play
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
30190000
30191100
30191130
39162000
37800000
39292300
39292400
39292500
22830000
30100000
37810000
37822000
37822100
37822400
44812000
42641200
44111300
37820000
22800000
22810000
22990000
37500000
37520000
37510000
37511000
37512000
37522000
37523000
37524000
37524100
37524200
37524300
37524500
37524600
37524700
37524400
37524900
37527000
37527100
37527200
37529000
37529200
37821000
37822200
37822300
37823200
37823400
37823500
37823600
37823800
30199000
30192000
14221000
30192123
30192124
30192130
30192133
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN
UKN0
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Education Authority (EA) invites tenders for the supply and delivery of Classroom Resources to individual schools 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), Pre-Schools and Nurseries included within the EA's Pre-School Education Programme (PSEP).
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
The value detailed under this lot is estimated. There is no commitment as to the usage, volume or value of products required under this lot. The EA reserves the right to reallocate any values between all lots under this Framework where required throughout the period of the Framework Agreement, within the limit of the overall awarded Framework value.
Lot No: 7
II.2.1) Title
Catalogues
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
30190000
30191100
30191130
39162000
37800000
39292300
39292400
39292500
22830000
30100000
37810000
37822000
37822100
37822400
44812000
42641200
44111300
37820000
22800000
22810000
22990000
37500000
37520000
37510000
37511000
37512000
37522000
37523000
37524000
37524100
37524200
37524300
37524500
37524600
37524700
37524400
37524900
37527000
37527100
37527200
37529000
37529200
37821000
37822200
37822300
37823200
37823400
37823500
37823600
37823800
30199000
30192000
14221000
30192123
30192124
30192130
30192133
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN
UKN0
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Education Authority (EA) invites tenders for the supply and delivery of Classroom Resources to individual schools 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), Pre-Schools and Nurseries included within the EA's Pre-School Education Programme (PSEP).
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
The value detailed under this lot is estimated. There is no commitment as to the usage, volume or value of products required under this lot. The EA reserves the right to reallocate any values between all lots under this Framework where required throughout the period of the Framework Agreement, within the limit of the overall awarded Framework value.
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2024/S 000-030200
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Contract No: 1
Title: Copier Paper
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
06/01/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 18
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 3
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 18
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ANTALIS LTD
Gateway House
COALVILLE
LE67 1LE
UK
Telephone: +44 1530505099
E-mail: keith.bennett@antalis.co.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
GRAPHIC PAPER MERCHANTS NORTHERN IRELAND LIMITED
42-46 Fountain Street
BELFAST
BT1 5EF
UK
Telephone: +44 2890342742
E-mail: papersales@gpmi.co.uk
Fax: +44 2890342413
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
LYRECO UK LIMITED
UNIT 5, DEER PARK COURT
TELFORD
TF2 7NB
UK
Telephone: +44 1952293000
E-mail: barry.oprey@lyreco.com
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 12 416 644.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Contract No: 2
Title: Stationery
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
06/01/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 18
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 6
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 18
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
CREATIVE ACTIVITY
LEARNING HOUSE
LONDONDERRY
BT47 2ED
UK
Telephone: +44 2871346767
E-mail: sales@creative-activity.co.uk
Fax: +44 2871347575
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Grosvenor House Papers Limited
Westmorland Buisness Park
Kendal
LA9 6NP
UK
Telephone: +44 1539726161
E-mail: james.radcliffe@ghpkendal.co.uk
Fax: +44 1539733678
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Findel
Gregory Street
HYDE
SK14 4HR
UK
Telephone: +44 1613672000
E-mail: bidsandtenders@findel.co.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
LYRECO UK LIMITED
UNIT 5, DEER PARK COURT
TELFORD
TF2 7NB
UK
Telephone: +44 01952293000
E-mail: barry.oprey@lyreco.com
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Banner Group Limited
K House
Sheffield
S9 1XU
UK
Telephone: +44 8435383311
E-mail: bids@bbanner.co.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
E.B. ERSKINE AND CO. LTD
3A BLACKWATER ROAD
NEWTOWNABBEY
BT36 4TZ
UK
Telephone: +44 2890848491
E-mail: info@eberskine.co.uk
Fax: +44 2890835244
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
LEARN PLAY NEXUS IRE LIMITED
1 Fry Place Athlone,Westmeath,N37 X2e7
ATHLONE
N37 X2e7
IE
Telephone: +353 014470591
E-mail: sandra@learnplaynexus.com
NUTS: IE
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 12 416 644.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Contract No: 3
Title: Exercise Books
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
06/01/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 18
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 3
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 18
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ANTALIS LTD
Gateway House
COALVILLE
LE67 1LE
UK
Telephone: +44 1530505099
E-mail: keith.bennett@antalis.co.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Findel
Gregory Street
HYDE
SK14 4HR
UK
Telephone: +44 1613672000
E-mail: bidsandtenders@findel.co.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
LYRECO UK LIMITED
UNIT 5, DEER PARK COURT
TELFORD
TF2 7NB
UK
Telephone: +44 1952293000
E-mail: barry.oprey@lyreco.com
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 12 416 644.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Contract No: 4
Title: Pottery
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
06/01/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 18
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 6
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 18
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Learning Space
Learning SPACE, The Meteor Building, 7 Corchoney Rd,
Cookstown
BT80 9HU
UK
Telephone: +44 2890319360
E-mail: karl@learningspaceuk.co.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Findel
Gregory Street
HYDE
SK14 4HR
UK
Telephone: +44 1613672000
E-mail: bidsandtenders@findel.co.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
CREATIVE ACTIVITY
LEARNING HOUSE
LONDONDERRY
BT47 2ED
UK
Telephone: +44 2871346767
E-mail: sales@creative-activity.co.uk
Fax: +44 2871347575
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ULSTER CERAMICS LTD
29 Garvagh Road
MAGHERA
BT46 5QE
UK
Telephone: +44 2879401550
E-mail: ucpotterysupplies@ncce.org.uk
Fax: +44 2879401739
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Scarva Pottery Supplies Limited
Unit 20, Scarva Road Industrial Estate
Banbridge
BT32 3QD
UK
Telephone: +44 2840669699
E-mail: gary@scarva.com
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Dryad Education Limited
Hamilton House, Mountain Road
LEICESTER
LE4 9HQ
UK
Telephone: +44 1162697711
E-mail: jamesj@dryadeducation.co.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 12 416 644.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 5
Contract No: 5
Title: Arts and Crafts
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
06/01/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 18
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 9
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 18
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Learning Space
Learning SPACE, The Meteor Building, 7 Corchoney Rd,
Cookstown
BT80 9HU
UK
Telephone: +44 2890319360
E-mail: karl@learningspaceuk.co.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Findel
Gregory Street
HYDE
SK14 4HR
UK
Telephone: +44 1613672000
E-mail: bidsandtenders@findel.co.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Grosvenor House Papers Limited
Westmorland Buisness Park
Kendal
LA9 6NP
UK
Telephone: +44 1539726161
E-mail: james.radcliffe@ghpkendal.co.uk
Fax: +44 1539733678
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
CREATIVE ACTIVITY
LEARNING HOUSE
LONDONDERRY
BT47 2ED
UK
Telephone: +44 2871346767
E-mail: sales@creative-activity.co.uk
Fax: +44 2871347575
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
LYRECO UK LIMITED
UNIT 5, DEER PARK COURT
TELFORD
TF2 7NB
UK
Telephone: +44 1952293000
E-mail: barry.oprey@lyreco.com
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
E.B. ERSKINE AND CO. LTD
3A BLACKWATER ROAD
NEWTOWNABBEY
BT36 4TZ
UK
Telephone: +44 2890848491
E-mail: info@eberskine.co.uk
Fax: +44 2890835244
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Banner Group Limited
K House
Sheffield
S9 1XU
UK
Telephone: +44 8435383311
E-mail: bids@bbanner.co.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Dryad Education Limited
Hamilton House, Mountain Road
LEICESTER
LE4 9HQ
UK
Telephone: +44 1162697711
E-mail: jamesj@dryadeducation.co.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BUDGET PAPER SUPPLIES LIMITED
Arborfield Mill Glinton Road, Helpston
PETERBOROUGH
PE6 7DH
UK
Telephone: +44 1733252868
E-mail: nick@budget-paper.co.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 12 416 644.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 6
Contract No: 6
Title: Educational Play
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
06/01/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 18
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 6
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 18
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ballycastle Climbing Frames
7a Churchfield Road
Ballycastle
BT54 6PJ
UK
Telephone: +44 7598824351
E-mail: info@ballycastleclimbingframes.co.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Learning Space
Learning SPACE, The Meteor Building, 7 Corchoney Rd,
Cookstown
BT80 9HU
UK
Telephone: +44 2890319360
E-mail: karl@learningspaceuk.co.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
MessyPlay NI
127A
Richhill
BT61 9LT
UK
Telephone: +44 7484224703
E-mail: info@messyplayni.co.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Findel
Gregory Street
HYDE
SK14 4HR
UK
Telephone: +44 1613672000
E-mail: bidsandtenders@findel.co.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
CREATIVE ACTIVITY
LEARNING HOUSE
LONDONDERRY
BT47 2ED
UK
Telephone: +44 2871346767
E-mail: sales@creative-activity.co.uk
Fax: +44 2871347575
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
COMMUNITY PRODUCTS UK LTD
Darvell, Brightling Road
Robertsbridge
TN32 5DR
UK
Telephone: +44 800387457
E-mail: sales@communityplaythings.co.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
LEARN PLAY NEXUS IRE LIMITED
1 Fry Place Athlone,Westmeath,N37 X2e7
ATHLONE
N37 X2e7
IE
Telephone: +353 014470591
E-mail: sandra@learnplaynexus.com
NUTS: IE
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 12 416 644.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 7
Contract No: 7
Title: Catalogues
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
06/01/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 18
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 12
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 14
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 18
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Grosvenor House Papers Limited
Westmorland Buisness Park
Kendal
LA9 6NP
UK
Telephone: +44 1539726161
E-mail: james.radcliffe@ghpkendal.co.uk
Fax: +44 1539733678
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
CREATIVE ACTIVITY
LEARNING HOUSE
LONDONDERRY
BT47 2ED
UK
Telephone: +44 2871346767
E-mail: sales@creative-activity.co.uk
Fax: +44 2871347575
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
LYRECO UK LIMITED
UNIT 5, DEER PARK COURT
TELFORD
TF2 7NB
UK
Telephone: +44 1952293000
E-mail: barry.oprey@lyreco.com
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
COMMUNITY PRODUCTS UK LTD
Darvell, Brightling Road
Robertsbridge
TN32 5DR
UK
Telephone: +44 800387457
E-mail: sales@communityplaythings.co.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
E.B. ERSKINE AND CO. LTD
3A BLACKWATER ROAD
NEWTOWNABBEY
BT36 4TZ
UK
Telephone: +44 2890848491
E-mail: info@eberskine.co.uk
Fax: +44 2890835244
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ULSTER CERAMICS LTD
29 Garvagh Road
MAGHERA
BT46 5QE
UK
Telephone: +44 2879401550
E-mail: ucpotterysupplies@ncce.org.uk
Fax: +44 2879401739
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ballycastle Climbing Frames
7a Churchfield Road
Ballycastle
BT54 6PJ
UK
Telephone: +44 7598824351
E-mail: info@ballycastleclimbingframes.co.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Learning Space
Learning SPACE, The Meteor Building, 7 Corchoney Rd,
Cookstown
BT80 9HU
UK
Telephone: +44 2890319360
E-mail: karl@learningspaceuk.co.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
MessyPlay NI
127A
Richhill
BT61 9LT
UK
Telephone: +44 7484224703
E-mail: info@messyplayni.co.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Findel
Gregory Street
HYDE
SK14 4HR
UK
Telephone: +44 1613672000
E-mail: bidsandtenders@findel.co.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Banner Group Limited
K House
Sheffield
S9 1XU
UK
Telephone: +44 8435383311
E-mail: bids@bbanner.co.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Scarva Pottery Supplies Limited
Unit 20, Scarva Road Industrial Estate
Banbridge
BT32 3QD
UK
Telephone: +44 2840669699
E-mail: gary@scarva.com
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
LEARN PLAY NEXUS IRE LIMITED
1 Fry Place Athlone,Westmeath,N37 X2e7
ATHLONE
N37 X2e7
IE
Telephone: +353 14470591
E-mail: sandra@learnplaynexus.com
NUTS: IE
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Dryad Education Limited
Hamilton House, Mountain Road
LEICESTER
LE4 9HQ
UK
Telephone: +44 1162697711
E-mail: jamesj@dryadeducation.co.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BUDGET PAPER SUPPLIES LIMITED
Arborfield Mill Glinton Road, Helpston
PETERBOROUGH
PE6 7DH
UK
Telephone: +44 1733252868
E-mail: nick@budget-paper.co.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 12 416 644.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
The UK does not currently have any such bodies with responsibilities for appeal/mediation procedures
Belfast
UK
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
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 2015.The EA operated a standstill period (i.e. a. minimum of 10 calendar days) at the point information on the award of contract was communicated to tenderers. That notification provided full information on the award decision. This provided time for the unsuccessful tenderers to challenge the award decision before the contract was entered into.
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
08/01/2025