Scope
Procurement reference
EDR-24-010
Procurement description
The Education Authority (EA) invites tenders for the supply and delivery of Teaching and Learning Resources (including Assessment Materials) 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).
Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)
50000000 GBP to 40000000GBP
Contract dates (estimated)
01 November 2025, 00:00AM to 31 October 2029, 23:59PM
Is a framework being established?
Yes
Lots
Divided into 4 lots
Textbooks
Lot number: 1 Description
Textbooks - Suitable for All Key Stage: Early Years, Primary & Secondary. To include but not limited to.
a) Fiction books e.g. Reading books, Picture books
b) Non-Fiction books
c) Curriculum books e.g. textbooks, revision guides, assessment books, workbooks
d) Teaching Resources e.g. Audio-Visual Aids, e-learning / technology CD’s, DVD’s
e) Reference books e.g. maps, dictionaries, atlases, manuals
f) Textbooks available in other languages e.g. Ulster Scots, Irish, Polish etc.
g) Irish Medium Titles
h) Digital Learning Resources
The value detailed in 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 Framework. Agreement Period, within the limit of the overall awarded Framework Value.
CPV classifications
- 22000000 - Printed matter and related products
- 22100000 - Printed books, brochures and leaflets
- 22110000 - Printed books
- 80100000 - Primary education services
- 80200000 - Secondary education services
Lot value (estimated)
12000000 GBP Excluding VAT
15000000 GBP Including VAT
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Contract start date (estimated)
01 November 2025, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
31 October 2029, 23:59PM
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded
Tenderers may bid for one, multiple or all Lots.
Participation
Conditions of participation
Suppliers must provide 2 detailed example[s] of having provided goods on a similar scale and scope as outlined in the Specification and the Lot(s) which they are bidding for within the last 3 years.
Award criteria
Weighting description
Award criteria Pass/Fail
AC1 - Adherence to Specification of Requirements
AC2 - Technical Response
Type: cost
Name
AC3 Price
Description
Suppliers must download and complete the document 05. Pricing Schedule Lots 1-4. The document must then be uploaded into the financial envelope on eTendersNI.within each of the Lots they are bidding for.
Pupil Workbooks and Resources
Lot number: 2 Description
Pupil Workbooks and Resources: Suitable for All Key Stage: Early Years, Primary & Secondary. To include but not limited to;
a) Pupils Aged Up To 11 Years including those for use in Early Childhood; Special
Education and General Education.
b) Pupils Aged Above 11 Years including those for use in Special Education and General
Education
The value detailed in 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 Framework. Agreement Period, within the limit of the overall awarded Framework Value.
CPV classifications
- 22000000 - Printed matter and related products
- 22100000 - Printed books, brochures and leaflets
- 22110000 - Printed books
- 80100000 - Primary education services
- 80200000 - Secondary education services
Lot value (estimated)
12000000 GBP Excluding VAT
15000000 GBP Including VAT
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Contract start date (estimated)
01 November 2025, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
31 October 2029, 23:59PM
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded
Tenderers may bid for one, multiple or all Lots.
Participation
Conditions of participation
Suppliers must provide 2 detailed example[s] of having provided goods on a similar scale and scope as outlined in the Specification and the Lot(s) which they are bidding for within the last 3 years.
Award criteria
Weighting description
Award criteria Pass/Fail
AC1 - Adherence to Specification of Requirements
AC2 - Technical Response
Type: cost
Name
AC3 Price
Description
Suppliers must download and complete the document 05. Pricing Schedule Lots 1-4. The document must then be uploaded into the financial envelope on eTendersNI.within each of the Lots they are bidding for.
Assessment Resources
Lot number: 3 Description
Assessment Resources: Suitable for All Key Stage: Early Years, Primary & Secondary. To include but not limited to;
a) Educational Assessment Resources for Pre-School (early years)
b) Educational Assessment Resources for Primary and Post Primary Pupils
c) Assessment Resources for the Transfer of Pupils from Primary to Post Primary
Education
d) Assessment Resources for Health and Wellbeing
e) Assessment Resources for Mental Health
f) Assessments for Clinical Psychology
g) Assessments for Speech and Language
h) Assessments for Early Childhood
i) Assessments for General Education
The value detailed in 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 Framework. Agreement Period, within the limit of the overall awarded Framework Value.
CPV classifications
- 22000000 - Printed matter and related products
- 22100000 - Printed books, brochures and leaflets
- 22110000 - Printed books
- 80100000 - Primary education services
- 80200000 - Secondary education services
Lot value (estimated)
12000000 GBP Excluding VAT
15000000 GBP Including VAT
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Contract start date (estimated)
01 November 2025, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
31 October 2029, 23:59PM
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded
Tenderers may bid for one, multiple or all Lots.
Participation
Conditions of participation
Suppliers must provide 2 detailed example[s] of having provided goods on a similar scale and scope as outlined in the Specification and the Lot(s) which they are bidding for within the last 3 years.
Award criteria
Weighting description
Award criteria Pass/Fail
AC1 - Adherence to Specification of Requirements
AC2 - Technical Response
Type: cost
Name
AC3 Price
Description
Suppliers must download and complete the document 05. Pricing Schedule Lots 1-4. The document must then be uploaded into the financial envelope on eTendersNI.within each of the Lots they are bidding for.
Music Materials
Lot number: 4 Description
Music Materials: Suitable for All Key Stage: early Years, Primary & Secondary. To include but not limited to;
a) Sheet music
b) Scores
c) Vocal Orchestra Parts
d) Music Literature
The value detailed in 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 Framework. Agreement Period, within the limit of the overall awarded Framework Value.
CPV classifications
- 22000000 - Printed matter and related products
- 22100000 - Printed books, brochures and leaflets
- 22110000 - Printed books
- 80100000 - Primary education services
- 80200000 - Secondary education services
Lot value (estimated)
4000000 GBP Excluding VAT
5000000 GBP Including VAT
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Contract start date (estimated)
01 November 2025, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
31 October 2029, 23:59PM
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded
Tenderers may bid for one, multiple or all Lots.
Participation
Conditions of participation
Suppliers must provide 2 detailed example[s] of having provided goods on a similar scale and scope as outlined in the Specification and the Lot(s) which they are bidding for within the last 3 years.
Award criteria
Weighting description
Award criteria Pass/Fail
AC1 - Adherence to Specification of Requirements
AC2 - Technical Response
Type: cost
Name
AC3 Price
Description
Suppliers must download and complete the document 05. Pricing Schedule Lots 1-4. The document must then be uploaded into the financial envelope on eTendersNI.within each of the Lots they are bidding for.