Tender

000956 Publication Distribution Service

THE BRITISH LIBRARY

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Tender

15 Dec 2017 at 11:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Library is initiating a tender for the "000956 Publication Distribution Service," which involves providing a modern storage and distribution solution for its publications. This service, classified under storage and warehousing, includes order receipt, invoicing, customer service, and more. The procurement method is open, and the tender period will close on 15 January 2018. The total estimated value of the contract is GBP 1,000,000, with the contract expected to commence on 1 March 2018 and conclude on 28 February 2021. The location for service delivery is the British Library in Boston Spa, London, with deliveries made to various addresses including the British Library shop and Amazon Advantage.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in logistics, warehousing, and customer service management, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can offer innovative solutions for order management and distribution. Companies capable of handling electronic ordering and invoicing systems, as well as those with experience in working with large publication distributors, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging with the British Library will allow successful bidders to establish a relationship with a key cultural institution and expand their service offerings within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

000956 Publication Distribution Service

Notice Description

This Invitation to Tender (ITT), tender and the resultant Contract, is for the provision of a modern storage and distribution service for our publications, with an electronic ordering, invoicing and account management facility, and the supply to the British Library of financial information relating to these transactions in a fully downloadable format. The Library is seeking a Publications Distribution Solution, which represents best practice and best value for money. The distributor for British Library Publications is expected to be responsible for the following areas:- * Order Receipt and Processing * Invoicing and Order Management * Customer Service * Warehousing and Distribution * Credit Control * Statistics and Reporting There are currently 150 titles published by The British Library which are in print, including a small number of backlist CDs. About 50 new print titles are published each year. Sales are made direct and through the trade, worldwide. In some cases, stockholding agents are used overseas, particularly in the US. Our main consignment accounts are:- * The British Library shop in St Pancras (up to one delivery per week). * Amazon Advantage (frequent orders). Please browse to https://bl.bravosolution.co.uk and click on the Current Opportunities and Notices link for further details.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6abaf288-9541-4da3-954f-18ed56080c0b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7f447ce-d062-457b-ac91-e73e5ef90922
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

63120000 - Storage and warehousing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2018 - 28 Feb 2021 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE BRITISH LIBRARY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOSTON SPA
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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