Award

Library Books (Books, EBooks and related Material)

LONDON BOROUGH OF HOUNSLOW

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Award

21 Mar 2018 at 15:44

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Hounslow has completed a procurement process titled "Library Books (Books, EBooks and related Material)," focusing on the acquisition of various library materials, including books and e-books. This tender was awarded following a direct procurement method, with a total contract value of £440,000. The tender closed on 18th March 2018, and the contract commenced on 21st March 2018, lasting until 20th March 2020. The delivery is set to take place in London, United Kingdom, ensuring service provision in the local community.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of library materials, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies offering library books, e-books, and associated software solutions would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts, allowing them to engage with local authorities and expand their market presence in the cultural services sector.

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Notice Title

Library Books (Books, EBooks and related Material)

Notice Description

The London Borough of Hounslow seeks to procure Library Books, E-books and Related Material.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c98f78aa-e700-4079-ab90-cbaa7bae67b2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/198d3467-469a-4b5e-ae98-c20d320539dc
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

48 - Software package and information systems

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

22113000 - Library books

48160000 - Library software package

92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

92511000 - Library services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£440,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£440,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Mar 20187 years ago
Contract Period
22 Mar 2018 - 21 Mar 2020 2-3 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 HOUNSLOW
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@hounslow.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HOUNSLOW
Postcode
TW3 4DN
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Hounslow
Electoral Ward
Heston East
Westminster Constituency
Brentford and Isleworth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASKEWS LIBRARY SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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