Award

The Supply Of European Printed Music to the British Library

THE BRITISH LIBRARY

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Award

20 Feb 2020 at 10:10

Summary of the contracting process

The British Library has awarded a contract for the supply of printed music, predominantly sourced from Europe, with a total value of £225,000. This procurement process was conducted through an open tender method, and the contract covers the period from 31 March 2020 to 30 March 2023. The tender period concluded on 13 February 2020, and the procurement was classified under the category of goods, specifically printed music. The buying organisation is located in Wetherby, United Kingdom.

This award presents significant opportunities for businesses in the printed music industry, particularly those that can provide high-quality scholarly editions as well as performer-focused editions. Suppliers with a strong capability in sourcing European publications will find this contract particularly relevant, and larger suppliers, given the scale of the contract, might be best positioned to compete effectively. Businesses looking to expand their reach in the academic and performance sectors of music publishing should consider engaging with the British Library for future tenders.

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Notice Title

The Supply Of European Printed Music to the British Library

Notice Description

The material required under this contract is printed music published and commercially available primarily in Europe ranging from editions and facsimiles of a high scholarly standard (including full critical apparatus) to less scholarly editions of a high standard aimed towards the performer. A small number of orders may be placed for printed music published and commercially available outside Europe.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-63e97bd8-e138-4dfe-aaa9-f70926d78897
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6a24cd5-b400-4156-8f53-280fedff563a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products


CPV Codes

22114400 - Printed music

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£225,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£225,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20206 years ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2020 - 30 Mar 2023 2-3 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
THE BRITISH LIBRARY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
zoe.kearns@bl.uk
Contact Phone
+441937546387

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
TLI London

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Wetherby
Westminster Constituency
Wetherby and Easingwold

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OTTO HARRASSOWITZ

Further Information

Notice Documents

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