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Teaching and Learning Resources (including Assessment Materials)

Awarded to CJ Fallon, CLASSOOS UK LIMITED, COLOURPOINT CREATIVE LIMITED +14 more

the Education Authority(buyer)

Published
Published 18 June 2025
Deadline
Closed 25 July 2025

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Overview

The Education Authority awarded a four-year framework agreement worth £40 million for the supply and delivery of teaching and learning resources, including assessment materials, to schools and educational institutions across Northern Ireland. The contract was awarded to 17 suppliers on 14 October 2025, including major publishers such as Oxford University Press, Pearson Education Limited, Scholastic Limited, and Hodder & Stoughton Limited, among others. The framework is available to primary and post-primary schools, further education colleges, libraries, and other educational bodies within Northern Ireland.

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Lots (4)

  • Textbooks

    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.

    £12,000,000Won by HEATH BOOKS LTDWon by SHULPH LIMITEDWon by HARPERCOLLINS PUBLISHERS LIMITEDWon by FINDEL EDUCATION LIMITEDWon by CJ FallonWon by SCHOLASTIC LIMITEDWon by HODDER & STOUGHTON LIMITEDWon by PRIMED PUBLISHING LTDWon by RENAISSANCE LEARNING UK LIMITEDWon by CLASSOOS UK LIMITEDWon by PEARSON EDUCATION LIMITEDWon by COLOURPOINT CREATIVE LIMITEDWon by RED BOX BOOKS LIMITEDWon by Oxford University PressWon by THE WEATHERBIES LIMITED
  • Pupil Workbooks and Resources

    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.

    £12,000,000Won by HEATH BOOKS LTDWon by SHULPH LIMITEDWon by HARPERCOLLINS PUBLISHERS LIMITEDWon by CJ FallonWon by SCHOLASTIC LIMITEDWon by HODDER & STOUGHTON LIMITEDWon by PRIMED PUBLISHING LTDWon by CLASSOOS UK LIMITEDWon by PEARSON EDUCATION LIMITEDWon by COLOURPOINT CREATIVE LIMITEDWon by RED BOX BOOKS LIMITEDWon by Oxford University Press
  • Assessment Resources

    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.

    £12,000,000Won by HEALTH BOOKS UK LTDWon by SHULPH LIMITEDWon by HARPERCOLLINS PUBLISHERS LIMITEDWon by CJ FallonWon by SCHOLASTIC LIMITEDWon by HODDER & STOUGHTON LIMITEDWon by PRIMED PUBLISHING LTDWon by RENAISSANCE LEARNING UK LIMITEDWon by PEARSON EDUCATION LIMITEDWon by RED BOX BOOKS LIMITEDWon by Oxford University PressWon by Speech Link Multimedia LtdWon by HEATH BOOKS LTD
  • Music Materials

    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.

    £4,000,000Won by RED BOX BOOKS LIMITEDWon by SHULPH LIMITEDWon by HARPERCOLLINS PUBLISHERS LIMITED

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Goods
Estimated value
£50,000,000
Procedure
Open
Contract type
Framework agreement
SME suitable
Yes
Published
18 June 2025
Questions by
18 July 2025
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Printed matter and related productsPrinted books, brochures and leafletsPrinted booksPrimary education servicesSecondary education services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£40,000,000
Award date
14 October 2025
Contract period
1 November 2025 → 31 October 2029
Winners
  • CJ Fallon
  • CLASSOOS UK LIMITED
  • COLOURPOINT CREATIVE LIMITED
  • FINDEL EDUCATION LIMITED
  • HARPERCOLLINS PUBLISHERS LIMITED
  • HEALTH BOOKS UK LTD
  • HEATH BOOKS LTD
  • HODDER & STOUGHTON LIMITED
  • Oxford University Press
  • PEARSON EDUCATION LIMITED
  • PRIMED PUBLISHING LTD
  • RED BOX BOOKS LIMITED
  • RENAISSANCE LEARNING UK LIMITED
  • SCHOLASTIC LIMITED
  • SHULPH LIMITED
  • Speech Link Multimedia Ltd
  • THE WEATHERBIES LIMITED

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    2 December 2025

  2. Contract

    15 October 2025

  3. Contract Notice

    18 June 2025

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