Tender

Books

UNITE PROCUREMENT UK LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderAmendment

28 Mar 2025 at 14:49

Tender Notice
Tender

30 Jan 2025 at 15:54

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Mercateo UK Limited, acting on behalf of the Ministry of Defence, has amended a selective tender for the purchase of printed books (CPV: 22110000). The procurement process is being conducted via the Mercateo Procurement Platform, an established online route for managing low value, high volume purchases for the UK public sector. This tender, with an estimated value between £200,000 and £500,000, focuses on supplying a diverse range of books to the Ministry of Defence librarians, meeting their information and research needs. The updated tender notice was published on 28th March 2025, with the tender period concluding on 31st January 2025 and the contract period spanning from 1st February 2025 to 31st January 2026.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses, particularly those with expertise in supplying educational and reference materials, to expand their reach within the public sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to participate, providing them with a compliant and efficient method to secure public sector contracts. By joining this initiative, suppliers can gain consistent demand, build a strong relationship with a significant public sector entity, and leverage their existing strengths in book procurement and supply chain management.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Books

Notice Description

Mercateo UK Limited (part of Unite Holding SE), on behalf of the [Ministry of Defence] is looking for organisations to join the Mercateo Procurement Platform. The Mercateo Procurement Platform (www.mercateo.co.uk) is a compliant route to market for UK Public Sector organisations to manage their low value, high volume purchasing activity. This specific opportunity is for the supply of a diverse range of books to librarians within the Ministry of Defence. The selected supplier(s) will be expected to provide high-quality publications across various subjects, ensuring timely delivery to support the organisation's information and research needs.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d8298654-fab0-4582-a9c3-5d13b13edd7b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a0c15f7-f588-41a9-a62b-023ad04e8552
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Catalogue purchase
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

CPV Codes

22110000 - Printed books

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 6-12 months
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
UNITE PROCUREMENT UK LIMITED
Additional Buyers

MERCATEO UK LIMITED

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC2B 5AH
Post Town
Central 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
Holborn & Covent Garden
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Further Information

Notice Documents

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