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CO0223 Large Print Books and Spoken Word on CDs for Libraries

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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11 May 2022 at 10:22

Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council is currently conducting a tender for the supply and delivery of Large Print Books and Spoken Word on CDs for Libraries under the title "CO0223 Large Print Books and Spoken Word on CDs for Libraries". This procurement, classified under the goods category, involves creating a four-year framework agreement with two distinct lots: Lot 1 for Large Print Books and Lot 2 for Spoken Word on CDs. The tender is at the active planning stage, with submissions due by 10th June 2022 at 12:00 PM, and the award period commencing shortly after, on the same day at 12:30 PM. The delivery will be addressed to the UKH3 region, with the opportunity open to various suppliers.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in publishing, printing, and audio production, particularly those that specialise in accessible literature and educational resources. Companies that can supply large print books and spoken word CDs suitable for adults and children would be particularly well-suited to compete. With a maximum of 999 suppliers permitted under the framework agreement, this is a chance for firms to not only secure contracts but also to establish long-term relationships with Essex County Council, aiding in expansion within the public sector market.

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Notice Title

CO0223 Large Print Books and Spoken Word on CDs for Libraries

Notice Description

Essex Library Services wish to create a 4 year framework which will consist of 2 Lots. Lot 1 Supply and Delivery of Large Print Books for Adults and Children. Lot 2 Supply and Delivery of Spoken Word on CD for Adults and Children. Potential bidders may submit their proposal for one or more Lots. The resulting framework agreement will contain multiple suppliers.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Lot 1 Supply and Delivery of Large Print Books for Adults and Children. The Royal National Institute of Blind People 's (RNIB) defines Large Print as generally 16-18-point size.

Lot 2

Lot 2 Supply and Delivery of Spoken Word on CD for Adults and Children. Spoken Word on CD is a book that has been read and recorded on to one or more CDs in a format playable by standard CD players without any further special equipment or software.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-033667
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012234-2022
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

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

22113000 - Library books

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ms Victoria Robertson
Contact Email
victoria.robertson@essex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 333

Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
TLH3 Essex

Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

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