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Award

07 Jan 2021 at 17:16

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Aberdeenshire Council, seeking vendors for the supply of large print and audio books, categorised under library books within the goods industry. The procurement method used was an open procedure, which has reached the award stage, with key contracts currently active. The procurement was initiated on January 7, 2021, and the related delivery addresses are within the UKM50 region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth within the publishing and distribution sectors, particularly for businesses specialising in printed and audio literature. Companies capable of supplying diverse large print and audio formats for various audiences, including adults and children, will find themselves well-positioned to compete. Supplier qualifications will hinge on meeting specified quality criteria alongside competitive pricing, making it an ideal opportunity for established publishers and innovative content producers.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Large Print and Audio Books

Notice Description

The successful supplier(s) must be able to supply a range of books in large print and audio books in the appropriate format as required that will: - reflect the range of fiction and non-fictions titles and genres available in standard print format for adults, children and young people - provide a variety of fiction and non-fiction titles to suit the tastes and abilities of all users

Lot Information

Lot Three - Audio Books for Adults and Older People

Audio Books for Adults and Older People

Lot Four - Audio Books for Children and Young People

Audio Books for Children and Young People

Lot One - Large Print for adults and older people

Large Print for adults and older people

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-028878
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000306-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products


CPV Codes

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

22100000 - Printed books, brochures and leaflets

22110000 - Printed books

22113000 - Library books

22114000 - Dictionaries, maps, music books and other books

22900000 - Miscellaneous printed matter

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£96,666 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Sep 20205 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Aberdeenshire Council
Additional Buyers

Aberdeen City Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB16 5GB
Postcode Area
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Midstocket/Rosemount
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

Bolinda UK Ltd

Ulverscroft Limited

W.F.Howes LTD

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