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CA7399 - Library Resources and Associated Services Framework Agreement

CRESCENT PURCHASING CONSORTIUM (CPC)

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AwardUpdate

11 Sep 2020 at 12:00

Tender

22 Jun 2020 at 15:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Crescent Purchasing Consortium (CPC) is conducting a tender for the "CA7399 - Library Resources and Associated Services Framework Agreement" aimed at providing a variety of library resources, including books, eBooks, and journal subscriptions. This open procurement process is currently in the award stage, with the contract value set at £25 million. The tender was published on 22 June 2020, with a submission deadline of 3 August 2020. The successful contract period will commence on 8 October 2020 and run until 7 October 2022, covering a range of locations including the United Kingdom and overseas territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the library services and resource sectors to grow. Companies specializing in the supply of printed and digital library materials, as well as those offering associated services such as processing and delivery, would be well-positioned to compete. The involvement of SMEs is encouraged, which opens the door for smaller businesses to engage with public sector contracts that cater to educational institutions and other eligible public bodies across the UK.

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Notice Title

CA7399 - Library Resources and Associated Services Framework Agreement

Notice Description

This tender for Library Resources and Associated Services is a re-tender of the previous CPC framework agreement for Library Resources. The subsequent framework will include the provision of books, eBooks, audio books, and other alternatives to reading material. Services include but are not limited to supply of printed books, journal subscriptions, ordering, payment, delivery, marking, monitoring, journal consolidation services, books processing, shelf ready books services, and library discovery services.\ \ This tender will be available to all current and future members of CPC: https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/members/regions.php https://www.gov.uk/guidance/get-information-about-schools\ The tender is also available for NWUPC members: https://www.nwupc.ac.uk/our-members \ EANI (Education Authority Northern Ireland) www.eani.org.uk/ and the following UK public sector bodies (and any future successors to these organisations): https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/suppliers/eligible-public-sector-bodies.php\ \ Includes Lots: \ Lot 1: Library Books\ Lot 2: Library eBooks\ Lot 3: Journal/Periodical Subscription Services\ Lot 4: Library Discovery Services\ \ To access this competition: \ \ Registered:\ Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA7399.\ \ Not registered:\ Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA7399 as the reason for registration. \ \ Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d2b04a20-6b8c-4e01-b56d-a132e361da73
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/649f9c7c-beec-4fdd-a9d7-992389f8ff9b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
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

22113000 - Library books

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,250,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Aug 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 20205 years ago
Contract Period
7 Oct 2020 - 7 Oct 2022 1-2 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
CRESCENT PURCHASING CONSORTIUM (CPC)
Contact Name
Lisa O'Shea
Contact Email
support@multiquote.com
Contact Phone
0151 482 9230

Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M6 6AJ
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Pendleton & Charlestown
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

BROWNS BOOKS FOR STUDENTS

EBSCO INFORMATION SERVICES

KORTEXT

PRENAX

PROQUEST

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