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CBC Library Book and AV Framework

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

26 Jul 2024 at 16:44

TenderUpdate

14 Dec 2023 at 10:26

Tender

09 Oct 2023 at 09:01

Summary of the contracting process

West Sussex County Council, the principal authority for the Central Buying Consortium (CBC) Library Group, has completed the procurement process titled "CBC Library Book and AV Framework". This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on library books (CPV: 22113000). The geographic focus is primarily the South East (UKJ27) region. The procurement process followed an open procedure, with a notable award on 1st February 2024, to ASKEWS and HOLTS LIBRARY SERVICES LTD. Originally tendered on 9th October 2023, the tender period concluded on 10th November 2023. The contract covers a wide array of library books and audio-visual materials for multiple local authorities, ensuring a comprehensive coverage for library services across various regions.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in library supplies, particularly those providing high-quality library books and audio-visual materials. Companies equipped to deliver a large quantity of goods efficiently and who can meet the criteria of quality and cost equally have a competitive edge. Given the consortium's extensive list of participating local authorities, businesses can potentially secure long-term and high-volume contracts, significantly aiding in business growth and market expansion.

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Notice Title

CBC Library Book and AV Framework

Notice Description

Provision of Library Books and AV to the CBC Library Group

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Library Books and AV to the CBC Library Group. Additional information: Price is not the only award criteria and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0408e7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023496-2024
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

22113000 - Library books

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£47,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£47,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Feb 20242 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Linda Jones
Contact Email
linda.jones@westsussex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CHICHESTER
Postcode
PO19 1RG
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England), TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)

Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Chichester Central
Westminster Constituency
Chichester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASKEWS AND HOLTS LIBRARY SERVICES

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