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Library stock supply contract

LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK

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11 May 2018 at 06:50

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Southwark is seeking suppliers for a Library Stock Supply Contract, which involves providing library materials, including books and audio-visual products, for Southwark Libraries. This procurement process falls under the education and training services category and was completed with a contract value of £1,800,000. The direct procurement method was used, with the contract period spanning from 1st April 2016 to 1st April 2020. The tender was active until 10th November 2015, during which suppliers could submit their bids.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in the supply of educational materials, particularly those that can provide a range of library resources. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts, allowing them to expand their market presence in the public sector. As the award has been made to Askews and Holts Library Services Ltd, new entrants can analyse this contract's specifications and performance to identify gaps and tailor their offerings accordingly, making it a strong avenue for business growth.

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Notice Title

Library stock supply contract

Notice Description

Provision of library materials (books and audio visual materials) for Southwark Libraries

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b32ed6a2-433c-43a9-aa85-a1d03cd7dacb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6eb72f01-9545-4ced-9d28-552bcd79e5a1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Mar 20169 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2016 - 1 Apr 2020 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
LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK
Contact Name
Brian Cape
Contact Email
brian.cape@southwark.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2075251575

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 2QH
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
London Bridge & West Bermondsey
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASKEWS AND HOLTS LIBRARY SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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