Tender

000829 Print Management Services

THE BRITISH LIBRARY

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Tender

27 Jul 2018 at 13:50

Summary of the contracting process

The British Library is currently seeking a printing company through a selective tender process titled "000829 Print Management Services." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on printing and delivery services, with a total estimated value of £600,000. The tender period is set to end on 28th August 2018, and the contract, if awarded, will commence on 1st January 2019 and last until 31st December 2019. The primary requirement involves managing all print operations, including production, storage, and distribution of a diverse range of printed materials, which will be delivered to various locations, including addresses across the UK and beyond.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in print management, delivery services, and related logistics. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, especially those capable of handling large print volumes and providing comprehensive solutions that encompass estimation, procurement, and delivery. Companies with experience in managing diverse print requirements for institutions or organisations will find this project particularly applicable for growth and expansion within the public sector.

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Notice Title

000829 Print Management Services

Notice Description

The purpose of this tender is to secure a single print company to manage all print requirements from receipt of files to delivery, storage and distribution, including a direct mail service. The British Library is seeking a printing company to manage its print production, storage, distribution and management information requirements of a wide range of printed materials, ranging from our Annual Report and Accounts to exhibition leaflets, What's On booklets and stationery - quantities ranging from 100 to 100,000. The successful printing company will be required to bring to the British Library a full service that covers all aspects of the print production process including estimation, paper procurement, printing (both litho and digital), storage, distribution (direct mail) and delivery. Additional information: Suppliers Instructions How to Express Interest in this Tender~: 1. Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once): https://bl.bravosolution.co.uk and click the link to register - Accept the terms and conditions and click 'I agree' - Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose and click 'Save' when complete - You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure) 2. Express an Interest in the tender - Login to the portal with the username/password - Click the 'PQQs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These are Pre-Qualification Questionnaires or Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier) - Click on the relevant PQQ to access the content. - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. - This will move the PQQ into your 'My PQQs' page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only) -You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'PQQ Details' box 3. Responding to the tender - Click 'My Response' under 'PQQ Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining) - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification - Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the PQQ - There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available) You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the eTendering help desk.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3842d0a0-7a9d-4b2c-adb0-f099230bc0f8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01723867-ce0a-49e3-b6e7-0558328d8522
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79823000 - Printing and delivery services

79824000 - Printing and distribution services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Aug 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2019 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
WETHERBY
Postcode
LS23 7BQ
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Wetherby
Westminster Constituency
Wetherby and Easingwold

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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