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376F_22 Library Stock

ESPO

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Award

09 Mar 2022 at 10:23

Award Notice
Tender

15 Oct 2021 at 16:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves ESPO (the buying organisation) seeking to renew its framework for the supply of library stock materials, titled "376F_22 Library Stock". The tender, classified under the Printed matter and related products category, has an estimated value of £75 million. It is based in Leicester, England, and was published on 15 October 2021. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 19 November 2021. The contract is set to commence on 1 April 2022 and will run until 31 March 2024, with an option to extend for an additional 24 months.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in publishing, supply of printed materials, or those offering library and educational resources. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Success in this tender could lead to partnerships with ESPO Trading Limited, targeting third sector organisations such as charities and public sector mutuals, thereby expanding business reach and potential clientele.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

376F_22 Library Stock

Notice Description

ESPO intends to renew its existing framework covering the supply of library stock materials. The resulting framework will feature multiple suppliers, and will include categories of print books such as, adult and children's fiction and non-fiction books and reference material. Stock will generally be required to be supplied 'serviced', i.e. complete with stock labels, date stamps, RFID tags, etc. Lot 1 - Adult Stock Lot 2 - Children's Stock Lot 3 - Adult and Children's Stock The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period. ESPO has established a commercial trading company, ESPO Trading Limited, whose target clients are third sector organisations such as national and local charities, public sector mutual organisations and other organisations involved in the delivery of services to or for the public sector. The successful Supplier may be asked to enter into an additional separate framework agreement (the Second Framework) with ESPO Trading Limited on materially similar terms to that found in the tender pack to be entered into by ESPO itself. Any Second Framework agreement will be a purely commercial agreement and will, for the avoidance of doubt, not be governed by the Public Contract Regulations 2015 or other public procurement legislation. ESPO Trading Limited may enter into the second framework agreement with the successful supplier and make it available to third sector clients who themselves are not required to follow the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or other public procurement legislation. Accordingly, this is provided for bidders' information only. As a Central Purchasing Body as defined in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, the Framework Agreement is open for use by Public Bodies (defined at https://www.espo.org/amfile/file/download/file/9608/) that also fall into one of the following classifications of user throughout all administrative regions of the UK: Local Authorities; Educational Establishments (including Academies); Central Government Departments and Agencies; Police, Fire & Rescue and Coastguard Emergency Services; NHS and HSC Bodies, including Ambulance Services; Registered Charities; Registered Social Landlords; The Corporate Office of the House of Lords, The Corporate Officer of the House of Commons; or any public body established by or under the Scotland Act 1998 or any Act of the Scottish Parliament. Details of the classification of end user establishments and geographical areas are available at: https://www.espo.org/legal To express an interest: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '376F_22', (d) Express an interest, (e) Access the question set and download the tender from the website. Additional information: To express an interest: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '376F_22', (d) Express an interest, (e) Access the question set and download the tender from the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-50ad5cf4-ad4f-4cff-b589-7a8a8f2cfcda
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d19ca1f-47b7-425b-886b-8e36e370e784
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£75,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£75,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 2-3 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
ESPO
Contact Name
Food, Communities and Technology Procurement Team
Contact Email
tenders@espo.org
Contact Phone
+44 1162944008

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE19 1ES
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Enderby
Westminster Constituency
South Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

A.T. LITTLE & SONS

ASKEWS AND HOLTS LIBRARY SERVICES

JAMES BENNETT PTY

PETERS

RYEFIELD INVESTMENTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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