Scope
Reference
FMM-25-004
Description
This Framework Agreement will be established on behalf of EA, 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), and Controlled Youth Centres
(https:// www.education-ni.gov.uk/services/schools-plus),
Further Education Colleges in NI
(https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/further-educationfe-colleges),
Grant Controlled Integrated Education Schools in NI (https:// www.ni cie.org/parents/school -finder/),
Independent Schools in NI (https://www.isc.co.uk/ schools/northernireland/),
Libraries NI (https:// www.librariesni.org.uk/ Libraries/),
EA Teachers' and Educational Centres,
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) who may also use this Framework
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Lot 1. South West
Description
Lot 1 - South West - Transfer and Disposal of Files, Furniture and Equipment
Lot 2. North
Description
Lot 2 - North - Transfer and Disposal of Files, Furniture and Equipment
Lot 3. East
Description
Lot 3 - East - Transfer and Disposal of Files, Furniture and Equipment
Contract 1. Lot 1 - SouthWest
Lots
Lot 1. South West
Suppliers (3)
Contract value
- £1,470,000 excluding VAT
- £1,764,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
19 January 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
19 January 2026
Standstill period
- End: 28 January 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
29 January 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2030
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Services
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
The Buyer reserves the right to run Secondary Competitions within all Lots as detailed within the tender documents.
CPV classifications
- 60183000 - Hire of vans with driver
Contract locations
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Contract 2. Lot 2 - North
Lots
Lot 2. North
Suppliers (3)
Contract value
- £1,470,000 excluding VAT
- £1,764,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
19 January 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
19 January 2026
Standstill period
- End: 28 January 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
29 January 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2030
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Services
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
The Buyer reserves the right to run Secondary Competitions within all Lots as detailed within the tender documents.
CPV classifications
- 60183000 - Hire of vans with driver
Contract locations
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Contract 3. Lot 3 - East
Lots
Lot 3. East
Suppliers (3)
Contract value
- £1,470,000 excluding VAT
- £1,764,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
19 January 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
19 January 2026
Standstill period
- End: 28 January 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
29 January 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2030
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Services
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
The Buyer reserves the right to run Secondary Competitions within all Lots as detailed within the tender documents.
CPV classifications
- 60183000 - Hire of vans with driver
Contract locations
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Information about tenders
Lot 1. South West
- 4 tenders received
- 4 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 4 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 3 suppliers awarded contracts
- 1 supplier unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 2. North
- 4 tenders received
- 4 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 4 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 3 suppliers awarded contracts
- 1 supplier unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 3. East
- 4 tenders received
- 4 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 4 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 3 suppliers awarded contracts
- 1 supplier unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Suppliers
COASTWAYS STORAGE AND REMOVALS LIMITED
- Companies House: NI037049
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYVR-6184-XWLR
M2 Business Park
Belfast
BT3 9AR
United Kingdom
Region: UKN06 - Belfast
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Lot 1 - SouthWest
Contract 2. Lot 2 - North
Contract 3. Lot 3 - East
DELIVERY SERVICES & STORAGE LIMITED
- Companies House: NI617297
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYZN-8995-NPHH
98-102 2nd Floor
Belfast
BT1 2GW
United Kingdom
Email: peter@dsmovers.co.uk
Website: http://dsmovers.co.uk
Region: UKN06 - Belfast
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Lot 1 - SouthWest
Contract 2. Lot 2 - North
Contract 3. Lot 3 - East
GTM RELOCATIONS LTD.
- Companies House: NI611588
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWWV-8391-RQRH
27 City Business Park
Belfast
BT17 9HY
United Kingdom
Email: info@gtmrelocations.co.uk
Website: http://www.gtmrelocations.co.uk
Region: UKN0E - Lisburn and Castlereagh
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Lot 1 - SouthWest
Contract 2. Lot 2 - North
Contract 3. Lot 3 - East
Contracting authority
the Education Authority
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPHJ-6982-JPXY
40 Academy Street
Belfast
BT1 2NQ
United Kingdom
Region: UKN06 - Belfast
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland