Planning

376F_18 Library Stock

ESPO

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Planning

29 Aug 2017 at 09:27

Summary of the contracting process

ESPO is preparing to initiate a significant tender process for the renewal of its Library Stock framework, classified under printed matter and related products. This procurement is part of the planning stage, with a projected budget of £80 million spanning from 1 April 2018 to 31 March 2021, and will involve multi-supplier contracts covering a range of library stock materials. Interested parties must express their interest by 29 September 2017 to ensure participation in this forthcoming opportunity.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses, particularly those involved in supplying educational materials, including books, reference materials, and multimedia items like CDs and DVDs. Companies that can provide serviced stock, complete with labels and RFID tags, are particularly well-suited to compete. As a Central Purchasing Body, ESPO’s framework will be accessible to various public bodies throughout the UK, including local authorities and educational establishments, making this a prime opportunity for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises to expand their market reach.

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Notice Title

376F_18 Library Stock

Notice Description

ESPO intends to renew its existing framework covering the supply of library stock materials. The new framework will be multi-supplier, and will include categories of stock such as, adult and children's fiction and non-fiction books, reference material, CDs, DVDs, periodicals, computer games, etc. Stock will generally be required to be supplied 'serviced', i.e. complete with stock labels, date stamps, RFID tags, etc. The purpose of this notice is to enable interested parties to engage with ESPO to discuss the products and services currently available in the market, options regarding the structure of the procurement and the anticipated direction of future market developments. To participate in this market consultation please express an interest (please see instructions in section II.2.14) and contact Louis Blake by sending a message through the E-procurement portal, by 29.9.2017. The framework agreement will have the option to extend for up to a further 12 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period. As a Central Purchasing Body as defined by the EU Procurement Directive 2014/24/EU, the Framework Agreement is open for use by Public Bodies (defined https://www.espo.org/ESPO/media/Documents/FAQs/ESPO-s_powers_to_trade__website_-2016-12-22.pdf) that also fall into one of the following classifications of user throughout all administrative regions of the UK: Local Authorities; Educational Establishments (including Academies); Central Government Departments and Agencies; Police, Fire & Rescue and Coastguard Emergency Services; NHS and HSC Bodies, including Ambulance Services; Registered Charities; Registered Social Landlords; or any public body established by or under the Scotland Act 1998 or any Act of the Scottish Parliament. Details of the classification of end user establishments and geographical areas is available on: http://www.espo.org/About-us-%281%29/FAQs/Legal To express an interest: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '376F_18', (d) Express an interest. Please note this is a Prior Information Notice and tender documentation is not available yet. Additional information: To express an interest: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '376F_18', (d) Express an interest. Please note this is a Prior Information Notice and tender documentation is not available yet.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ff6ba48a-ea0e-49e6-83c1-2b495b47ce09
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5dbf151d-cab1-4d90-a1be-7160d32ad55b
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£80,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Aug 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Nov 2017Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESPO
Contact Name
Mr Louis Blake
Contact Email
tenders@espo.org
Contact Phone
+44 1162944055

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE19 1ES
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Enderby
Westminster Constituency
South Leicestershire

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