Award

Supply of library stock

LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Mar 2025 at 10:24

Tender

06 Sep 2024 at 12:15

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Merton is seeking to procure library stock through an open procedure. This tender is focused on the supply and servicing of Library Acquisitions and is classified under the CPV code 22113000 for library books. The procurement process, currently in the award stage, began with a tender published on 6th September 2024 and concluded with the award on 13th March 2025. The contracting period starts from 1st April 2025 and ends on 31st March 2030. Key deadlines include the tender submission deadline on 4th October 2024. The procurement is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, covering deliveries to England, United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in library supplies, both in terms of stock and related services. The contract's long duration and substantial value of £575,000 can provide stable revenue for the awarded supplier, Askews and Holts Library Services Ltd. Companies with expertise in managing large-scale acquisitions and servicing can greatly benefit from this contract, making it ideal for small to medium enterprises aiming to expand their market presence in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Supply of library stock

Notice Description

The London Borough of Merton ("the Council") is inviting tenders to quote for the supply and servicing of Library Acquisitions made up of a single lot divided into 4 sections.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3bd8993a-9794-458d-9966-28362ccbea55
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0637c191-e6a1-45a5-a8c2-75ae25fd7590
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products


CPV Codes

22113000 - Library books

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£575,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial.services@merton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MORDEN
Postcode
SM4 5DX
Post Town
Sutton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Merton
Electoral Ward
Merton Park
Westminster Constituency
Wimbledon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASKEWS AND HOLTS LIBRARY SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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