Award

Large Print and Talking Books 2018

CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

15 Mar 2018 at 09:40

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Large Print and Talking Books 2018" was initiated by Cumbria County Council, which aims to source suppliers for the acquisition, cataloguing, servicing, and delivery of large print and talking book materials for the Cumbria Library Service. The total value of this contract is £390,000, and it falls under the printed matter and related products industry category. The contract period begins on 1st April 2018 and concludes on 31st March 2021. The tender was processed using an open procurement method, with the tender period closing on 16th February 2018.

This award presents considerable opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in publishing, printing, and supply chain logistics within the literary sector. Companies that specialise in large print and audio materials, as well as those who can provide comprehensive cataloguing and delivery services, would be well positioned to compete in this procurement process. Engaging with Cumbria County Council could foster valuable partnerships and promote growth in the competitive landscape of public sector supply.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Large Print and Talking Books 2018

Notice Description

Award Notice re Cumbria County Council appointed Suppliers for the acquisition, cataloguing, servicing and delivery of all Large Print and Talking Book materials for Cumbria Library Service.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-add98597-363d-47dd-9e21-98df74f25780
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ffd25f0-6edb-430e-aec2-e10c025fed31
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

CPV Codes

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£390,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£390,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20188 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 3-4 years
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 1RZ
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
4
Supplier Names

BOLINDA

MAGNA LARGE PRINT BOOKS

ULVERSCROFT LARGE PRINT BOOKS

W F HOWES

Further Information

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