This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

09 Oct 2024 at 10:54

TenderUpdate

25 Jul 2024 at 16:36

Tender

03 Jul 2024 at 13:00

Planning

01 Nov 2023 at 11:57

Summary of the contracting process

The Crescent Purchasing Consortium Limited (CPC) has completed the procurement process for the "Library Resources, Software, and Associated Services" tender, classified under the industry category "Library books" (CPV code 22113000). This retender expands the scope to include bespoke or off-the-shelf library software, both proprietary and open source. The framework is pertinent to a wide array of educational institutions and public sector bodies in the United Kingdom. The contract was awarded on 9th October 2024, marking the transition into the contract stage. Notable suppliers include BOOKS ASIA LTD, ProQuest, Ebsco Information Services, OVERDRIVE GLOBAL LIMITED, and several others, offering various services such as physical and electronic books, journal subscriptions, and library software. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure, ensuring a transparent and competitive bidding process.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in library resources, educational software, and subscription services. Suppliers offering high-quality printed materials, electronic formats, and comprehensive library management systems will find this framework particularly beneficial. Educational institutions and public sector entities seeking diverse and innovative library solutions will rely on this framework, highlighting opportunities for businesses adept in providing tailored library services and software solutions. SMEs and large-scale suppliers alike, especially those with expertise in book processing, digital resources, and library software development, stand to gain from participating in this extensive procurement framework.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Library Resources, Software, and Associated Services

Notice Description

This proposal for Library Resources, Software, and Associated Services is a retender of the previous CPC Library Resources and Associated Services framework. There is an expanded scope for this iteration to include bespoke or off the shelf library software which is either proprietary or open source. Any resulting framework from this exercise will be available to all further education institutions, universities, sixth forms, academies, schools, museums and other similar organisations who are current and future CPC members https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/members/regions.php https://www.gov.uk/guidance/get-information-about-schools. Local Authorities may wish to use the resulting framework when procuring on behalf of Educational Establishments. The tender is also available to members of NWUPC Ltd https://www.nwupc.ac.uk/our-members and the wider public sector https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/suppliers/eligible-public-sector-bodies.php

Lot Information

Lot 1: Physical Print and Alternative Format Library Books

This Lot scope includes (but is not limited to) the supply of physical books for curriculum and pleasure across all ages and abilities, including textbooks, class sets, fiction and non-fiction material, graphic novels, magazines, in various languages, and including alternative formats such as large print, braille, audio visual and mixed media, available from e-catalogues or supplier websites. Additional services may include book processing, standing orders, collection curation, demand driven acquisition, and other services as required.

Options: 48 month(s) from the commencement date, with 24 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)

lot 2: Electronic and Alternative Format Library eBooks

This Lot scope includes (but is not limited to) electronic books for curriculum and pleasure across all ages and abilities, including textbooks, class sets, fiction and non-fiction material, graphic novels, magazines, in various languages, accessible on various reading platforms across various devices and including alternative formats such as audiobook, large print, audio visual and mixed media available from e-catalogues or supplier websites. Services include standing orders, collection curation, demand driven acquisition, and other services as required.

Options: 48 month(s) from the commencement date, with 24 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)

Lot 3: Journal and Periodical Subscription Services

This Lot scope includes (but is not limited to) subscription services for journals, and periodicals, including books series, yearbooks, indexes, magazines, newspapers, newsletters, and compilations of scholarly articles. The journals or periodicals can be physical, electronic or in an alternative format, accessible on various reading platforms across various devices, from various publishers, in various languages, available from e-catalogues or supplier websites. Services include standing orders, consolidation, demand driven acquisition, and other services as required.

Options: 48 month(s) from the commencement date, with 24 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)

Lot 4: Library Software

This Lot scope includes (but is not limited to) the onboarding, migration, hosting, development, infrastructure management, updating, implementation, support, maintenance, offboarding, and supply of library software including library management systems, library discovery services, and reading lists, which are open source, proprietary, or off the shelf in nature. Systems may also include additional tools such as book acquisition, stock management, reporting dashboards amongst others.

Options: 48 month(s) from the commencement date, with 24 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0410df
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032369-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

22100000 - Printed books, brochures and leaflets

22110000 - Printed books

22112000 - Textbooks

22113000 - Library books

22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines

22211000 - Journals

22211100 - Official journals

48160000 - Library software package

48161000 - Library management system

72212160 - Library software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£9,999,999 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
3 Jun 2024Expired
Award Date
9 Oct 20241 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
Crescent Purchasing Consortium Limited
Additional Buyers

Crescent Purchasing Limited

Education

North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium Ltd

Public Sector

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M6 6AJ
Postcode Area
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Pendleton & Charlestown
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
14
Supplier Names

14400408

BOOKS ASIA LTD

Browns Books

DEVOPSTER IT CONSULTANTS LTD

Ebsco Information Services

Education Software Solutions Limited

HAPPIER EVERY CHAPTER LTD

Kortext

OVERDRIVE GLOBAL LIMITED

PSP Asset Protection

Prenax Ltd

ProQuest

SirsiDynix

XE POS LTD

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