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376F_22 Library Stock

ESPO

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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09 Mar 2022 at 09:24

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Tender

15 Oct 2021 at 17:43

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

ESPO, a central purchasing body based in Leicester, is currently engaged in the procurement process for the "376F_22 Library Stock" tender. This initiative is aimed at renewing a framework agreement for the supply of library stock materials—which includes printed matter such as adult and children's fiction and non-fiction books—as part of their goods procurement category. The tender process employs an open procedure and is expected to culminate in contract awards by 19 November 2021. The resultant framework will feature multiple suppliers, with the contract period running from 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2024, with the possibility of a 24-month extension.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the publishing and distribution sectors, particularly those specialising in printed materials. Suppliers who can efficiently provide serviced library stock, equipped with stock labels, date stamps, and RFID tags would be well-suited to compete. Businesses targeting public sector clients, such as local authorities and educational institutions, will find this framework particularly advantageous for increasing their market reach and expanding service capabilities within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

376F_22 Library Stock

Notice Description

ESPO intends to renew its existing framework covering the supply of library stock materials. The resulting framework will feature multiple suppliers, and will include categories of print books such as, adult and children's fiction and non-fiction books and reference material. Stock will generally be required to be supplied 'serviced', i.e. complete with stock labels, date stamps, RFID tags, etc.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Adult Stock

This lot will include the following stock categories: * Adult fiction * Adult non-fiction * Reference Suppliers will be expected to be able to provide stock from within all of the above categories. Stock will generally be required to be supplied 'serviced', i.e. complete with stock labels, date stamps, RFID tags, etc.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

Lot 2 - Children's Stock

This lot will include the following stock categories: * Children's fiction * Children's non-fiction Suppliers will be expected to be able to provide stock from within both of the above categories. Stock will generally be required to be supplied 'serviced', i.e. complete with stock labels, date stamps, RFID tags, etc.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

Lot 3 - Combined Children's and Adult Stock

This lot will include the following stock categories: * Adult fiction * Adult non-fiction * Reference * Children's fiction * Children's non-fiction Suppliers will be expected to be able to provide stock from within both of the above categories. Stock will generally be required to be supplied 'serviced', i.e. complete with stock labels, date stamps, RFID tags, etc.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02ec8c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006403-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

22110000 - Printed books

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£75,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£75,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESPO
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE19 1ES
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

A .T. Little & Sons Ltd T/A Browns Books

Askews and Holts Library Services Ltd

James Bennett Pty Limited

Peters Limited

Ryefield Investments Limited

Further Information

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