PR3181F - RFT to Establish a Multi-Supplier Framework Agreement for the Supply and Delivery of School Journals and Diaries in the English and Irish Language for the Education and Training Boards

Education Procurement Service (EPS)

The Contracting Authority proposes to engage in a competitive process for the establishment of a Multi-Supplier Framework Agreement for the Supply and Delivery of School Journals and Diaries in the English and Irish language depending on the ETB’s requirements. In the case of a multi-party framework agreement, contracts will be awarded in accordance with the process outlined herein. It is emphasised that a framework agreement constitutes no guarantee to purchase a specific quantity of supplies or services from a particular economic operator. Indeed, the Contracting Authority reserves the right to operate outside of the framework agreement at its discretion, particularly should it become apparent that doing so would offer greater value for money. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the framework agreement approach has been adopted to leverage efficiencies and maximise cost savings over the duration of the framework. The Contracting Authority seek printing service providers committed to reducing environmental impact while delivering high-quality diaries and journals. Ideal partners will utilise eco-friendly materials such as recycled or FSC-certified paper or equivalent, and sustainable binding options. Production processes should prioritise energy efficiency, waste reduction, and carbon-neutral operations. Proposals should include details on sustainable sourcing, certifications, and innovative solutions to minimise environmental footprint while maintaining durability, aesthetics, and functionality. This public procurement competition will be divided into 9 lots (each a “Lot”) as described below. Each Lot will result in a separate contract. This competition is spilt into nine (9) Lots as follows: • Lot 1: Cavan and Monaghan Education and Training Board (CMETB) • Lot 2: Mayo Sligo and Leitrim Education and Training Board (MSLETB) • Lot 3: Kildare and Wicklow Education and Training Board (KWETB) • Lot 4: Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board (LOETB) • Lot 5: City of Dublin Education and Training Board (CDETB) • Lot 6: Cork Education and Training Board (CETB) • Lot 7: Dublin and Dún Laoghaire Education and Training Board Region (DDLETB) • Lot 8: Kerry Education and Training Board (KETB) • Lot 9: Other ETBs

Deadline

The time limit for receipt of tenders was 2025-05-08. The procurement was published on 2025-04-04.

Who?

• Education Procurement Service (EPS)

What?

• Printed matter and related products › Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines
• Processed paper and paperboard › Printing paper
• Processed paper and paperboard › Writing paper

Where?

• Aττική › Βόρειος Τομέας Αθηνών
• Eastern and Midland › Dublin
• Eastern and Midland › Mid-East
• Southern › Mid-West
• Southern › South-West

Procurement history

Date	Document
2025-04-04	Contract notice

Contract notice (2025-04-04)
Object
Scope of the procurement
Title: PR3181F - RFT to Establish a Multi-Supplier Framework Agreement for the Supply and Delivery of School Journals and Diaries in the English and Irish Language for the Education and Training Boards
Short description:

Type of contract: Supplies
Products/services: Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines 📦
Other restrictions on the place of performance: Anywhere in the given country
Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots ✅
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 9
Tenders may be submitted for maximum number of lots: 9
Tenders may be submitted for all lots ✅

1️⃣
Internal identifier: 1
Title: Lot 1: Cavan and Monaghan Education and Training Board (CMETB)
Estimated value excluding VAT: 5 000 000 EUR 💰
Type of contract: Supplies
Products/services: Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines 📦
Additional products/services:

Printing paper 📦

Writing paper 📦

Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
Place of performance: Mid-East 🏙️
Information about options
Options ✅
Description of options: Please see RFT documents
Title
Lot Identification Number: LOT-0001

2️⃣
Internal identifier: 2
Title: Lot 2: Mayo Sligo and Leitrim Education and Training Board (MSLETB)
Estimated value excluding VAT: 5 000 000 EUR 💰
Place of performance: Mid-West 🏙️
Title
Lot Identification Number: LOT-0002

3️⃣
Internal identifier: 3
Title: Lot 3: Kildare and Wicklow Education and Training Board (KWETB)
Estimated value excluding VAT: 5 000 000 EUR 💰
Information about options
Description of options: Please see the RFT document
Title
Lot Identification Number: LOT-0003

4️⃣
Internal identifier: 4
Title: Lot 4: Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board (LOETB)
Estimated value excluding VAT: 5 000 000 EUR 💰
Title
Lot Identification Number: LOT-0004

5️⃣
Internal identifier: 5
Title: Lot 5: City of Dublin Education and Training Board (CDETB)
Estimated value excluding VAT: 5 000 000 EUR 💰
Place of performance: Dublin 🏙️
Title
Lot Identification Number: LOT-0005

6️⃣
Internal identifier: 6
Title: Lot 6: Cork Education and Training Board (CETB)
Estimated value excluding VAT: 5 000 000 EUR 💰
Place of performance: South-West 🏙️
Title
Lot Identification Number: LOT-0006

7️⃣
Internal identifier: 7
Title: Lot 7: Dublin and Dún Laoghaire Education and Training Board Region (DDLETB)
Estimated value excluding VAT: 5 000 000 EUR 💰
Title
Lot Identification Number: LOT-0007

8️⃣
Internal identifier: 8
Title: Lot 8: Kerry Education and Training Board (KETB)
Estimated value excluding VAT: 5 000 000 EUR 💰
Information about options
Description of options: Please see RFT document
Title
Lot Identification Number: LOT-0008

9️⃣
Internal identifier: 9
Title: Lot 9: Other ETBs
Estimated value excluding VAT: 5 000 000 EUR 💰
Title
Lot Identification Number: LOT-0009
Scope of the procurement
Additional products/services:

Printing paper 📦

Writing paper 📦

Procedure
Type of procedure
Open procedure ✅
Legal basis: Directive 2014/24/EU
Administrative information
Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate: 2025-05-08 12:00:00 📅
Conditions for opening of tenders: 2025-05-08 12:30:00 📅
Conditions for opening of tenders (place): https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/prepareViewCfTWS.do?resourceId=5422297
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: English 🗣️
Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender: 12 months
Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
Framework agreement with a single operator ✅
Maximum number of participants: 0
Tendering terms
Tenderers may submit more than one tender
Opening date: 2025-05-08 12:30:00 📅
Place: https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/prepareViewCfTWS.do?resourceId=5422297
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: English 🗣️
Electronic invoicing: Allowed

Contracting authority
Name and addresses
Name: Education Procurement Service (EPS)
National registration number: IE 6609370 G
Postal address: Castletroy Limerick
Postal code: V94 DK53
Postal town: Limerick
Region: South-West 🏙️
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
E-mail: info@educationprocurementservice.ie 📧
Phone: 061233715 📞
URL: https://www.educationprocurementservice.ie/ 🌏
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.educationprocurementservice.ie/ 🌏
Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
Main activity
Education
Communication
Documents URL: https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/listContractDocuments.do?resourceId=5422297 🌏
Participation URL: https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=5422297 🌏
Electronic submission: Required

Complementary information
Review body
Name: The High Court of Ireland
National registration number: The High Court of Ireland
Department: The High Court of Ireland
Postal address: Four Courts, Inns Quay, Dublin 7
Postal code: D07 WDX8
Postal town: Dublin
Region: Dublin 🏙️
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
E-mail: highcourtcentraloffice@courts.ie 📧
Phone: +353 1 8886000 📞
Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures: Please see RFT documents
Information about electronic workflows
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Source: OJS 2025/S 068-222257 (2025-04-04)

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