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NEPO418 Provision of Library Books and eBooks

ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the project titled "NEPO418 Provision of Library Books and eBooks" is managed by the Association Of North East Councils. This tender falls under the goods industry category, specifically focusing on printed matter and related products. The process was initiated through an open tender format, which concluded on 18 October 2017. The contract period spans from 1 April 2018 to 31 March 2022, with a total estimated value of £8,000,000. The delivery addresses include locations across the United Kingdom and further afield, including British Overseas Territories and Europe.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in publishing, distribution of books, and digital media. Businesses that offer expertise in adult and children's literature, DVDs, Blu-rays, and eBook services are especially well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with this procurement not only allows businesses to expand their market reach but also aligns with public sector needs in providing diverse reading materials for various constituencies.

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Notice Title

NEPO418 Provision of Library Books and eBooks

Notice Description

NEPO Framework for the Provision of Library Books and eBooks for NEPO Member Authorities and NEPO Associate Member Authorities. Lots include 1.) Adult Fiction and Non-Fiction, 2.) Children's Fiction and Non-Fiction, 3.) DVDs and Blu Rays and 4.) eBooks.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e5ba15c3-bcce-4cad-bc0f-70cb18a797a4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/400a7232-1601-4852-8fb1-0bc5953f1ce4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products


CPV Codes

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Oct 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20188 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2022 4-5 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
ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 3AF
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

ASKEWS AND HOLTS LIBRARY SERVICES

BIBLIOTHECA

BOLINDA

OVERDRIVE

TRANS UK SUPPLIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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