Tender

Western European Language Books

BRITISH LIBRARY

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Tender

14 Dec 2021 at 12:05

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Library has initiated a public procurement process titled "Western European Language Books" for the supply of Western European monographs and associated services. This open procedure, classified under the CPV code for printed books, has an estimated value of £579,000. The tender is currently active, with submissions due by 21st January 2022. The contract period will commence on 1st April 2022 and conclude on 31st March 2024. This procurement process covers delivery to various locations, including the UK and British Overseas Territories, indicating a wide geographical reach.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in printed products, particularly those offering monographs and bibliographic services. Companies with expertise in fulfilment services, invoicing, and automated transaction processes would be well-suited to compete. Additionally, businesses capable of providing approval plans and notification services could particularly enhance their competitiveness in this procurement process, supporting the British Library's aim for efficient and prompt service delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Western European Language Books

Notice Description

This framework is for the supply of Western European monographs including monographs in series on standing order and a number of multi-volume works to the British Library. In addition to the material the Library is seeking associated services such as approval plans, notification services, bibliographic data, EDI and process efficiencies. While the supplier's speed of service and response are very important, the fulfilment rate and, where specified, the ability to provide approval plans, notification services and/or selection tools fully adequate to the Library's needs are of especial importance. Suppliers who do not have the capacity to provide approval plans, but do have the capacity to provide notifications should not be discouraged from submitting a bid. Quality of service provided by the supplier in terms of invoicing, response to orders, response claims as well as efficiency of transaction through the use of automation are also important.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ff34106-7cc2-46e8-927b-cf6b494124b7
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

CPV Codes

22110000 - Printed books

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£579,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH LIBRARY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW1 2DB
Post Town
North West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
St Pancras & Somers Town
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Further Information

Notice Documents

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