Award

Supply of Large Print and Talking Books

CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Mar 2017 at 15:02

Award Notice
Tender

23 Feb 2017 at 12:05

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cumbria County Council is conducting a public procurement process for the supply of Large Print and Talking Books for the Cumbria Library Service. The tender, with a total value of £135,000, was published on 23rd February 2017 and the tender period concluded on 9th March 2017. The contract period is set to begin on 3rd April 2017 and will run until 31st March 2018. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the items will be delivered to locations in the North West of England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in printed materials, particularly those focused on accessibility products such as large print and audio books. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as they can offer tailored solutions that meet the requirements of the Cumbria Library Service while potentially expanding their market reach within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Large Print and Talking Books

Notice Description

Cumbria County Council is looking to appoint Suppliers for the acquisition, cataloguing, servicing and delivery of all Large Print and Talking Book materials for Cumbria Library Service. Tender details and documents are available via The Chest, link below https://www.the-chest.org.uk/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a9fee260-f5ee-4421-ba64-68ede5e4ccd9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84f9e857-4c2d-423d-93fc-6a0ba74da8cd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

22110000 - Printed books

92511000 - Library services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£135,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£135,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 20178 years ago
Contract Period
2 Apr 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 6-12 months
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
CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARLISLE
Postcode
CA1 1RD
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

BOLINDA

MAGNA LARGE PRINT BOOKS

OAKHILL PUBLISHING

ULVERSCROFT LARGE PRINT BOOKS

W F HOWES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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