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Provision of Library Stock - ESPO 376F_18 - Lot 2

SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL

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26 May 2022 at 09:42

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled “Provision of Library Stock - ESPO 376F_18 - Lot 2” was conducted by Somerset County Council, focusing on the supply of Children's Library Books for the Libraries West Consortium—a group of 11 library authorities located in the South West of the UK. This tender falls under the industry category of "Printed matter and related products" and is classified as a procurement for goods. The method employed was a limited procurement process, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract was awarded on 1st April 2022, with key activity concluding on 26th May 2022.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in the supply of printed materials, particularly suppliers of children's books, to engage with local government authorities. Companies that are able to provide high-quality library stock and competitive pricing would be well-suited to participate in such tenders, especially those with experience in working with public sector frameworks. The previous bidding process saw two bids received, with the lowest bid valuing at £4,000,000 and the highest at £4,999,000, indicating a lucrative market for prospective suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Library Stock - ESPO 376F_18 - Lot 2

Notice Description

Provision of Children's Library Books for the Libraries West Consortium (a consortium of 11 Library authorities in the South West)

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Children's Library Books for the Libraries West Consortium (a consortium of 11 Library authorities in the South West)

Procurement Information

This was procured through the ESPO framework 376F_18 Library Stock

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03401f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014713-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20223 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
SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

LIBRARIES WEST CONSORTIUM

Contact Name
Ms Nena Beric
Contact Email
nberic@somerset.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK23 Somerset CC
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PETERS

Further Information

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