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
Total value (estimated)
- £4,400,000 excluding VAT
- £5,280,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2030
- 4 years
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
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.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 60183000 - Hire of vans with driver
- 60181000 - Hire of trucks with driver
- 60100000 - Road transport services
Lot 1. South West
Description
Lot 1 - South West - Transfer and Disposal of Files, Furniture and Equipment
Lot value (estimated)
- £1,470,000 excluding VAT
- £1,764,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. North
Description
Lot 2 - North - Transfer and Disposal of Files, Furniture and Equipment
Lot value (estimated)
- £1,470,000 excluding VAT
- £1,764,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. East
Description
Lot 3 - East - Transfer and Disposal of Files, Furniture and Equipment
Lot value (estimated)
- £1,470,000 excluding VAT
- £1,764,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
As per tender documentation
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Submission
Enquiry deadline
14 October 2025, 3:00pm
Tender submission deadline
23 October 2025, 3:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
31 January 2026
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 30 September 2029
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| AC1 - Price | The evaluation of this tender will be based on the assessment of Mandatory Requirements (Pass/Fail) and Verification of same and the prices submitted within the document FMM-25-004 Pricing Schedule to... |
Cost | 100% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
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