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Supply of Books & Standing Orders from South & South east Asia

British Library Board

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04 Jun 2020 at 08:40

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the British Library, which is seeking suppliers for the "Supply of Books & Standing Orders from South & South East Asia." This contract falls under the goods category, specifically printed books, with a total value of £225,000. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the contract is set to commence on 1st June 2020, lasting until 31st May 2021. The deadline for tender submissions was on 22nd May 2020, and the delivery location for the awarded supplies is London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply of printed books, particularly those with connections to South and South East Asian markets. Companies that can effectively navigate the diverse languages and publication styles of this region would be well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have the potential to engage in this tender, which may foster growth through increased visibility and access to the British Library’s extensive resources.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Books & Standing Orders from South & South east Asia

Notice Description

The scope of this procurement covers the supply of print books published in the following countries: India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Tibet, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei, Philippines, Thailand and possibly other countries in the geographical region. The books are published in the following languages: English, Assamese, Bengali, Hindi, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Nepali, Oriya, Pali, Panjabi, Prakrit, Tamil, Telugi, Telugu, Tibetan, Sanskrit, Urdu, Malay/Indonesian, Tagalog and possibly other regional/local languages.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b70c86bf-6f53-479e-8acd-a096180254bd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99bdb221-0e6e-4342-9ed4-6e9887a31437
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

CPV Codes

22110000 - Printed books

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£225,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£225,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 May 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 May 20206 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2020 - 31 May 2021 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
British Library Board
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
Postcode Area
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
TLI London
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
St Pancras & Somers Town
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

D.K. Agencies (P) Ltd

Star Books

D K Agencies International

Mary Martin Booksellers Pte Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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