Tender

Publication Distribution Service

BRITISH LIBRARY

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14 Oct 2022 at 09:40

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Library has issued a tender for the provision of a modern storage and distribution service for its publications. The contract, titled "Publication Distribution Service," falls under the industry category of storage and warehousing services. The tender, with an estimated value of £600,000, uses an open procedure procurement method and has a tender period ending on 14th November 2022 at 12:00 GMT. The contract period is set to run from 1st June 2023 to 31st May 2026.

This opportunity is suitable for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to provide storage and distribution services to a renowned publishing entity. Businesses capable of offering modern storage solutions and electronic ordering systems are well-suited to compete. The British Library, situated in London, UK, aims to enhance the distribution process of its publications by engaging with innovative suppliers who can improve its logistics and customer service capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Publication Distribution Service

Notice Description

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate Instead of: 14 November 2022 Time: 12:00 Read New: 16 November 2022 Time: 17:00 Other additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. The British Library's (BL) Publishing department produces original non-fiction and classic reprinted fiction for audiences around the world. In recent years, BL Publishing has become a significant source of commercial revenue for the Library as well as increasing access and understanding of its wide-ranging collections. It has refocused away from specialist scholarly markets and built a successful reputation as a small independent trade publisher. This tender is for the provision of a modern storage and distribution service for the BL's publications, with an electronic ordering, invoicing and account management facility, and the supply to the BL of financial information relating to these transactions in a fully downloadable format.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b2973c01-4ecd-407b-9cd6-f4c1532bd15b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f41187f-8cda-4528-92dd-e28ff3d37838
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
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2023 - 31 May 2026 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
BRITISH LIBRARY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

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