Tender

French Speaking Countries Monographs and Standing Orders

BRITISH LIBRARY

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Tender

14 Dec 2021 at 12:15

Summary of the contracting process

The British Library is currently undertaking a public procurement process for the supply of French-speaking countries monographs and standing orders as part of an open procedure under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This framework contract, valued at £88,000, is focused on the goods category, specifically printed books. The tender period is set to conclude on 21st January 2022, with the contract expected to commence from 1st April 2022 until 31st March 2024. The delivery addresses for this procurement include locations within the UK's British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and other regions.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in publishing, distribution, or provision of bibliographic services related to French literature. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as they have the potential to provide competitive offerings in this niche market. Companies that are well-equipped to handle notification services, approval plans, and data processing efficiencies related to publishing will find this tender particularly suitable for their expertise.

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Notice Title

French Speaking Countries Monographs and Standing Orders

Notice Description

This framework is for the supply of French - speaking countries monographs and standing orders monographs (monographs in series on standing order and a number of multi-volume works) to the British Library. In addition to the material, the Library is seeking associated services such as notification services, approval plans, bibliographic data, EDI and process efficiencies. This procurement is being undertaken in accordance with the Open Procedure under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The British Library cannot guarantee to maintain expenditure at any particular level for any particular element of this business.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6a2d6e11-d0cf-4342-a33b-397d13ba36dc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5add0970-c8fd-430f-b043-198036a7691b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products


CPV Codes

22110000 - Printed books

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£88,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 2-3 years
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
BRITISH LIBRARY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
anna.wakelin@bl.uk
Contact Phone
+441937546387

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW1 2DB
Post Town
North West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
St Pancras & Somers Town
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Further Information

Notice Documents

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