Tender

Western European Language Books

BRITISH LIBRARY

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Tender

14 Dec 2021 at 12:15

Summary of the contracting process

The British Library in London is currently conducting an open tender process for the supply of Western European language books, with a total estimated value of £579,000. This procurement, classified under goods and specifically for printed books, is in the tender stage and is accepting submissions until 21 January 2022. The contract is set to commence on 1 April 2022 and will run for a two-year period, concluding on 31 March 2024, with possible extensions of three additional years. Interested suppliers can bid on various lots focused on German, Dutch, Italian, and Spanish language materials, with substantial annual funding allocated per lot.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for suppliers in the publishing and library services sectors to expand their business with a prestigious institution. Companies that can offer a mix of high-quality printed monographs, standing orders, and associated services like bibliographic data and notification services will be particularly well-suited to compete. The emphasis on service speed, fulfilment rate, and efficiency suggests that businesses with strong logistical capabilities and automated processes will have a competitive advantage in submitting successful bids for this contract.

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Notice Title

Western European Language Books

Notice Description

This framework is for the supply of Western European monographs including monographs in series on standing order and a number of multi-volume works to the British Library. In addition to the material the Library is seeking associated services such as approval plans, notification services, bibliographic data, EDI and process efficiencies. While the supplier's speed of service and response are very important, the fulfilment rate and, where specified, the ability to provide approval plans, notification services and/or selection tools fully adequate to the Library's needs are of especial importance. Suppliers who do not have the capacity to provide approval plans, but do have the capacity to provide notifications should not be discouraged from submitting a bid. Quality of service provided by the supplier in terms of invoicing, response to orders, response claims as well as efficiency of transaction through the use of automation are also important.

Lot Information

WESTERN EUROPEAN LANGUAGE BOOKS

There are 5 Lots, suppliers may tender for one, multiple lots, or the business as a whole. Lot 1a German - speaking countries - monographs. PS75,000 per annum on approximately 2000 books Lot 1b German - speaking countries - standing orders.PS250,000 per annum on approximately 2300 standing order series Lot 2 Dutch & Flemish monographs and standing orders. PS30,000 per annum on approximately 800 books and PS100,000 on approximately 530 standing order series Lot 3 Italian - speaking countries monographs and standing orders. PS40,000 per annum on approximately 2000 books and PS45,000 on approximately 475 standing order series Lot 4 Spain & Andorra monographs and standing orders. PS35,000 per annum on approximately 1500 books and PS4,000 on approximately 140 standing order series Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/F4P3XZ7V65

Renewal: 3 x 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0300dc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031077-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products


CPV Codes

22110000 - Printed books

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£579,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH LIBRARY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
anna.wakelin@bl.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1937546387

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW1 2DB
Post Town
North West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
St Pancras & Somers Town
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

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