Tender

British Library Publishing Sales Representation London, the South East and Key Accounts

THE BRITISH LIBRARY

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Tender

06 Mar 2017 at 09:53

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Library is inviting tenders for the position of sales representation for its Publishing division, specifically targeting London, the South East, and key accounts. This procurement process is classified under cultural services, with a tender period set to close on 31st March 2017. The contract is expected to commence on 1st June 2017 and will run until 31st May 2020. Interested parties should refer to the British Library's e-Tendering portal for further details and are encouraged to submit their proposals during the active tender stage.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in sales, marketing, and distribution within the cultural and publishing sectors. Companies with experience in retail, wholesale, library supply, and the management of relationships with museums and galleries will find this particularly relevant. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, allowing them to expand their client base and engagement in the vibrant cultural services industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

British Library Publishing Sales Representation London, the South East and Key Accounts

Notice Description

British Library Publishing produces fascinating and beautiful books across a wide range of subjects related to the Library's uniquely rich collections, including maps, medieval manuscripts, literary history, graphic design and typography, the history of books and cultural history. We publish accessible and affordable books to enhance our popular exhibition programme, as well as classic crime fiction and innovative gift titles that showcase quirky, humorous and unexpected treasures from our collections. Our books are generously illustrated and we take pride in our high design and production values. We also publish titles that make major contributions to scholarly debate, principally in the fields of bibliography, book history and manuscript studies, as well as a range of audio CDs based on the Library's collection of recorded sound. Our publications are sold around the world and make a significant contribution to the Library's international reputation, as well as garnering positive reviews and generating revenue that supports the Library's work. This Invitation to Tender (ITT), tender and the resultant Contract, is for the provision of sales representation for British Library Publishing covering London, the South East and key accounts. This includes on- and off-line sales, retail, wholesale, library supply, museums and galleries, and other such business as the agent may develop. British Library Publishing reserves the right to withhold accounts as its own house accounts, including the British Library Shop. If you are interested in this opportunity please browse to the British Library's e Tendering portal (www.bl.bravosolution.co.uk) and click on the View Current Opportunities and Notices link for further details.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/260c762c-49af-498a-a955-2e69e07ec998
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2017 - 31 May 2020 3-4 years
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
THE BRITISH LIBRARY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WETHERBY
Postcode
LS23 7BQ
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLI London, TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Wetherby
Westminster Constituency
Wetherby and Easingwold

Further Information

Notice Documents

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