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

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Tender information last checkedLast checked 29 Sept 2026, 19:51.

Opportunity overview

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

Awarded to

Amounts belong to published awards or contracts. Where several suppliers share one value, it is labelled as shared and is not a supplier-specific allocation.

BOLINDA UK LTD

Matched by exact name
Shared contract value
£1.6m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
5 Mar 2025
Suppliers
One of 3 awarded suppliers
Award ID
010527-2025-1-1
Status
active
Location
NEWBURY, UK, RG14 2PZ, United Kingdom

Books Asia

Match pending…
Shared contract value
£1.6m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
5 Mar 2025
Suppliers
One of 3 awarded suppliers
Award ID
010527-2025-1-1
Status
active
Location
BRADFORD, UK, BD8 7JF, United Kingdom

ULVERSCROFT LIMITED

Matched by exact name
Shared contract value
£1.6m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
5 Mar 2025
Suppliers
One of 3 awarded suppliers
Award ID
010527-2025-1-1
Status
active
Location
LEICESTER, UK, LE7 7FU, United Kingdom

Classification

  • CPV22113000 — Library books
  • CPV30234300 — Compact disks (CDs)
  • CPV32321300 — Audio-visual materials
  • CPV92511000 — Library services

Lots

  • 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.£1.6m
  • PRE- 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 NIValue not stated
  • PRE- 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 NIValue not stated
  • PRE- 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 NIValue not stated

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
ocds-h6vhtk-04a3a8
Status
complete
Has Recurrence
No
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
goods
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure

Covered By

GPA

Bid Opening

Date
23 Dec 2024, 15:30

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Lot Details

Maximum Lots Awarded Per Supplier
3

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Framework Agreement

Maximum Participants
8

Expected award period

Starts
23 Dec 2024, 15:30

Tender Period

Ends
23 Dec 2024, 15:00

Communication

Future Notice Date
30 Nov 2024, 00:00

Classification

Id
22113000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Library books

Submission terms

Languages

en

Bid Validity Period

Ends
22 Apr 2025, 23:59

Submission Method

written

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
Pre-serviced audio-visual materials (spoken word)
Title
PRE- 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 NI
Status
planned
Description
Pre-serviced audio-visual materials (spoken word)
Entry 2
Id
Pre-serviced library books (large print)
Title
PRE- 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 NI
Status
planned
Description
Pre-serviced library books (large print)
Entry 3
Id
Pre-serviced library books (books in languages other than English)
Title
PRE- 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 NI
Status
planned
Description
Pre-serviced library books (books in languages other than English)
Entry 4
Id
1
Status
cancelled
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
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.

Value

Amount
1,586,100
Currency
GBP

Options

Description
After the initial contract period, there are will be the option to extend for any period(s) up to and including 24 months

Renewal

Description
After the initial contract period, there are will be the option to extend for any period(s) up to and including 24 months

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
price

Contract period

Duration In Days
720

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
Pre-serviced audio-visual materials (spoken word)
Related Lot
Pre-serviced audio-visual materials (spoken word)

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKN

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
22113000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Library books
Entry 2
Id
30234300
Scheme
CPV
Description
Compact disks (CDs)
Entry 3
Id
92511000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Library services
Entry 4
Id
32321300
Scheme
CPV
Description
Audio-visual materials
Item 2
Id
Pre-serviced library books (large print)
Related Lot
Pre-serviced library books (large print)

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKN

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
22113000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Library books
Entry 2
Id
32321300
Scheme
CPV
Description
Audio-visual materials
Entry 3
Id
92511000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Library services
Entry 4
Id
30234300
Scheme
CPV
Description
Compact disks (CDs)
Item 3
Id
Pre-serviced library books (books in languages other than English)
Related Lot
Pre-serviced library books (books in languages other than English)

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKN

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
22113000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Library books
Entry 2
Id
32321300
Scheme
CPV
Description
Audio-visual materials
Entry 3
Id
92511000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Library services
Entry 4
Id
30234300
Scheme
CPV
Description
Compact disks (CDs)
Item 4
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKN
Entry 2
Region
UKN

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
32321300
Scheme
CPV
Description
Audio-visual materials
Entry 2
Id
92511000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Library services
Entry 3
Id
30234300
Scheme
CPV
Description
Compact disks (CDs)

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-FTS-84187
Name
the Education Authority

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UK
Locality
Belfast
Postal Code
BT1 2NQ
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
40 Academy Street

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
BODY_PUBLIC
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Body governed by public law
Entry 2
Id
09
Scheme
COFOG
Description
Education

Identifier

Legal Name
the Education Authority

Contact

Organisation 2
Id
GB-FTS-1727
Name
Education Authority NI

Roles

buyer
centralPurchasingBody

Address

Region
UK
Locality
Belfast
Postal Code
BT1 2NQ
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
40 Academy Street

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
BODY_PUBLIC
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Body governed by public law
Entry 2
Id
09
Scheme
COFOG
Description
Education

Identifier

Legal Name
Education Authority NI

Contact

Organisation 3
Id
GB-FTS-130943
Name
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 2015

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
Belfast
Country Name
United Kingdom

Identifier

Legal Name
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 2015
Organisation 4
Id
GB-FTS-141311
Name
Northern Ireland Library Authority - Libraries NI

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UK
Locality
Lisburn
Postal Code
BT28 1FJ
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Lisburn City Library 23 Linenhall Street

Details

Identifier

Legal Name
Northern Ireland Library Authority - Libraries NI

Contact

Organisation 5
Id
GB-FTS-18330
Name
BOLINDA UK LTD

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UK
Locality
NEWBURY
Postal Code
RG14 2PZ
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
The Pavilion, Newbury Business Park

Details

Scale
sme

Identifier

Legal Name
BOLINDA UK LTD

Contact

Telephone
+44 3301231175
Organisation 6
Id
GB-FTS-10214
Name
ULVERSCROFT LIMITED

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UK
Locality
LEICESTER
Postal Code
LE7 7FU
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
The Green Anstey

Details

Scale
sme

Identifier

Legal Name
ULVERSCROFT LIMITED

Contact

Fax Number
+44 1162340205
Telephone
+44 1162364325
Organisation 7
Id
GB-FTS-10215
Name
Books Asia

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UK
Locality
BRADFORD
Postal Code
BD8 7JF
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Centre For Enterprise 114-116 Manningham Lane

Details

Scale
sme

Identifier

Legal Name
Books Asia

Contact

Telephone
+44 1274721871
Organisation 8
Id
GB-FTS-131177
Name
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

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
Belfast
Country Name
United Kingdom

Identifier

Legal Name
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

Award information

Award 1
Id
010527-2025-1-1
Title
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
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-18330
Name
BOLINDA UK LTD
Supplier 2
Id
GB-FTS-10214
Name
ULVERSCROFT LIMITED
Supplier 3
Id
GB-FTS-10215
Name
Books Asia

Related lots

1

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
010527-2025-1-1
Title
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
Status
active
Award ID
010527-2025-1-1
Date Signed
5 Mar 2025, 00:00

Value

Amount
1,586,100
Currency
GBP

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Belfast · UK · BT1 2NQ · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKN

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
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