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Library Stock

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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05 Jan 2024 at 19:41

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14 Dec 2021 at 14:47

Summary of the contracting process

The Essex County Council has completed a tender process for the supply of shelf-ready library stock, with a total contract value of £1,626,000. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 30th November 2021, and the contract will be in effect from 1st December 2021 to 30th November 2023. The award was granted to Askews and Holts Library Services Ltd. The procurement falls under the goods category and is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The contract was signed on 6th December 2021.

This tender for library stock supply by Essex County Council presents business growth opportunities for suppliers of adult and children's library stock, audiovisual materials, and related items. SMEs that specialise in library services and stock provision would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Businesses based in the East of England region, particularly in Essex, would find this opportunity geographically convenient. As the contract value is substantial (£1,626,000), successful suppliers can expand their operations and establish long-term partnerships with the public sector, enhancing their market presence and revenue streams.

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Notice Title

Library Stock

Notice Description

24 month Contract Extension utilised. 2 year Extension value PS1,626,000.00. Provision for the supply of shelf ready library stock: Lot 1 - Adult stock and reference books Lot 2 - Childrens' stock Lot 3 - audio visual stock

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a3349b7d-4807-4875-b338-e72eff147a3f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c629718-4e8d-4a64-965f-3a263224c9e1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

22113000 - Library books

30234300 - Compact disks (CDs)

30234400 - Digital versatile disks (DVDs)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,626,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2021 - 30 Nov 2025 4-5 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
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Rula Dymond
Contact Email
rula.dymond@essex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03330 321664

Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASKEWS AND HOLTS LIBRARY SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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