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BSP-20-016 PRE-SERVICED LIBRARY BOOK STOCK FOR LIBRARIES NI

Education Authority NI

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25 Mar 2021 at 16:08

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "BSP-20-016 PRE-SERVICED LIBRARY BOOK STOCK FOR LIBRARIES NI" is conducted by the Education Authority NI. This procurement is classified under the goods category, specifically focusing on library books. The process is at the Award stage and includes several contracts spanning from 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2025, with a total estimated value of £6,000,000 for Adult Fiction (UK Rights) and £2,000,000 for Adult Non-Fiction (UK Rights), among other lots. The procurement uses an open procedure, indicating that all eligible suppliers could submit bids, and the location of delivery is primarily in the UK.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses engaged in the publishing and bookselling industries, particularly those capable of supplying pre-serviced library book stocks. Companies specialising in adult fiction and non-fiction literature, as well as businesses focused on children's literature, would be well-suited to compete. With several active suppliers already engaged, new entrants can differentiate themselves through competitive pricing and service quality, potentially capturing a share of the lucrative library market in Northern Ireland.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BSP-20-016 PRE-SERVICED LIBRARY BOOK STOCK FOR LIBRARIES NI

Notice Description

BSP-20-016 PRE-SERVICED LIBRARY BOOK STOCK FOR LIBRARIES NI - 01 April 2021 to 31 March 2025

Lot Information

LOT 1 - Adult Fiction UK Rights

BSP-20-016 PRE-SERVICED LIBRARY BOOK STOCK FOR LIBRARIES NI - 01 April 2021 to 31 March 2025

LOT 2 - Adult Non-Fiction UK Rights

BSP-20-016 PRE-SERVICED LIBRARY BOOK STOCK FOR LIBRARIES NI - 01 April 2021 to 31 March 2025

LOT 3 - Adult Fiction Irish Rights

BSP-20-016 PRE-SERVICED LIBRARY BOOK STOCK FOR LIBRARIES NI - 01 April 2021 to 31 March 2025

LOT 4 - Junior Fiction UK Rights

BSP-20-016 PRE-SERVICED LIBRARY BOOK STOCK FOR LIBRARIES NI - 01 April 2021 to 31 March 2025

LOT 5 - Junior Non-Fiction UK Rights

BSP-20-016 PRE-SERVICED LIBRARY BOOK STOCK FOR LIBRARIES NI - 01 April 2021 to 31 March 2025

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029f5d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006123-2021
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

CPV Codes

22113000 - Library books

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£9,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20215 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Education Authority NI
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BALLYMENA
Postcode
BT42 2HS
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN0F Mid and East Antrim
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Mid and East Antrim
Electoral Ward
Ballee and Harryville
Westminster Constituency
North Antrim

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

I.E.S. LIMITED

PETERS LIMITED

Further Information

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