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Contract for the Provision of Books and Book Processing Services to Support School Library Services

SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL

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09 Mar 2017 at 14:26

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Somerset County Council is seeking to provide books and book processing services to support school library services, targeted predominantly at primary schools in Somerset. The contract, valued at £350,000, is currently in the award stage, having been published on 9th March 2017. Interested suppliers' bids were accepted until 8th December 2016. The procurement method applied is an open procedure, and the contract period is set to commence on 1st April 2017 and run until 31st March 2022.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational materials and library services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that can offer a varied catalogue of books, alongside processing and delivery services tailored to educational institutions, would be well-positioned to compete. Engaging with local primary schools could also foster lasting partnerships and recurrent business in the educational sector in the South West region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for the Provision of Books and Book Processing Services to Support School Library Services

Notice Description

The Council tendered for the provision of books and book processing services to support the school's library services. Schools accessing the Subscription packages are eligible for use of this Service. The Service is predominantly used by primary schools in Somerset. The Supplier selected from this Tender process will be required to provide the Council with its desired catalogue of books for purchase; these books are Serviced by the Supplier prior to delivery. Schools and libraries will additionally be able to purchase items directly from the Supplier when required. The Supplier will additionally make available to opportunity to the Council to purchase books on a sale or return basis for Events such as the reading conference.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4df23d17-21f4-4f86-8037-f7f78c592019
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bebeda7-9c45-4f3a-b426-a1e8f6b29735
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

CPV Codes

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Feb 20179 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2022 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PETERS

Further Information

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