Opportunity
District School Board of Niagara BidsAndTenders #23126
Pre-qualification of Suppliers for K-12 Books and Supplementary Teaching Resources
Posted
June 18, 2026
Respond By
December 31, 2026
Identifier
23126
NAICS
451211, 424920
The District School Board of Niagara (DSBN) is initiating a pre-qualification process for suppliers of K-12 books and supplementary teaching resources. - Government Buyer: - District School Board of Niagara (DSBN) - Serving 79 elementary and 16 secondary schools, plus administrative centers in the Niagara Region - Products/Services Requested: - K-12 books (fiction and non-fiction) - Formats: hardcover, paperback, and other formats - Supplementary teaching resources - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named - Procurement Details: - Multiple suppliers will be pre-qualified to ensure broad coverage - No specific book titles, part numbers, or quantities are listed - Purchases will be made on a 'best fit' and availability basis - No guarantee of purchase is provided - Contract may be renewed for up to five additional one-year periods at DSBN's discretion - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Suppliers must be able to provide a range of K-12 books and resources in various formats - No unique technical requirements beyond the supply of educational materials
Description
The District School Board of Niagara (DSBN) is inviting submissions to pre-qualify suppliers for the supply of K-12 books, including fiction and non-fiction titles in various formats such as hardcover and paperback. The contract term starts approximately March 15, 2023, and ends December 31, 2023, with consideration for renewal for five additional one-year periods through December 31, 2028. Multiple suppliers will be pre-qualified to provide coverage throughout the Niagara Region. The DSBN schools and Curriculum departments will purchase books based on best fit and availability, with no guarantee of purchase. The DSBN serves 12 municipalities with 79 elementary and 16 secondary schools, enrolling approximately 36,000 students.