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ID 3487833 Dof - Library Service - Supply and delivery of Monographs

Department of Finance

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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18 Aug 2021 at 13:55

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07 Jun 2021 at 11:14

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Department of Finance involves the establishment of a contract for the supply and delivery of monographs in both print and electronic formats. This initiative, titled "ID 3487833 Dof - Library Service – Supply and delivery of Monographs," is classified under the goods category and falls within the printed matter and related products industry. The tender is currently in the active stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 8th July 2021. Businesses interested in this opportunity must prepare their bids electronically and adhere to submission terms as outlined in the tender documentation.

This tender opens significant avenues for businesses specialising in publishing and distribution, particularly those engaged in producing printed materials and e-books. Companies well-suited for this competition include publishers of general publications and technical documents, as well as electronic content providers. With an estimated total contract value of £500,000, the opportunity to supply both lots can enable suppliers to significantly expand their market presence within public sector contracts, especially in delivering high-quality, diverse reading materials to government bodies and the Northern Ireland Assembly.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ID 3487833 Dof - Library Service - Supply and delivery of Monographs

Notice Description

The NICS, which will be referred to as the "Authority", through the Department of Finance, requires to establish a contract for the supply and delivery of monographs in both print and electronic format to all beneficiaries of the contract including the Authority and the Northern Ireland Assembly. A full list of Contract users is provided in the Specification document. The scope of the contract is in two Lots. Each lot will be evaluated and awarded independently. Tenderers may apply for one or both Lots: Lot 1. General publications (publications generally available from a variety of publishers with a wide subject coverage) Lot 2. E-books (general publications as in Lot 1 published in electronic format)

Lot Information

Lot 1. General publications

The NICS, which will be referred to as the "Authority", through the Department of Finance, requires to establish a contract for the supply and delivery of monographs in both print and electronic format to all beneficiaries of the contract including the Authority and the Northern Ireland Assembly. A full list of Contract users is provided in the Specification document. The scope of the contract is in two Lots. Each lot will be evaluated and awarded independently. Tenderers may apply for one or both Lots: Lot 1. General publications (publications generally available from a variety of publishers with a wide subject coverage) Lot 2. E-books (general publications as in Lot 1 published in electronic format) Additional information: The figure in II.1.7 is the maximum estimated total contract value for both Lots. The maximum estimated value for Lot 1 is PS300,000.

Options: The contract will be for an initial period of three years commencing on the date of award and will contain anoption for renewal for a further period of one year.

Renewal: The contract will be for an initial period of three years commencing on the date of award and will contain an option for renewal for a further period of one year.

Lot 2. E-books

The NICS, which will be referred to as the "Authority", through the Department of Finance, requires to establish a contract for the supply and delivery of monographs in both print and electronic format to all beneficiaries of the contract including the Authority and the Northern Ireland Assembly. A full list of Contract users is provided in the Specification document. The scope of the contract is in two Lots. Each lot will be evaluated and awarded independently. Tenderers may apply for one or both Lots: Lot 1. General publications (publications generally available from a variety of publishers with a wide subject coverage) Lot 2. E-books (general publications as in Lot 1 published in electronic format) Additional information: The figure in II.1.7 is the maximum estimated total contract value for both Lots. The maximum estimated value for Lot 2 PS200,000

Options: The contract will be for an initial period of three years commencing on the date of award and will contain anoption for renewal for a further period of one year.

Renewal: The contract will be for an initial period of three years commencing on the date of award and will contain an option for renewal for a further period of one year.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02b8d5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020203-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

22120000 - Publications

22121000 - Technical publications

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Aug 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Following the expiry of this contract

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Department of Finance
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT4 3SB
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)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Stormont
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

EBSCO International INC.

PROQUEST LLC

Further Information

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