Award

Supply of library stock

LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Mar 2025 at 10:28

Tender

06 Sep 2024 at 12:49

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Merton is inviting tenders for the supply and servicing of library stock, classified under industry category 'Library books'. This procurement process targets suppliers who can support high-quality acquisitions for libraries in the Merton region (UKI63). The tender is currently active and follows an open procedure. Relevant dates include the tender submission deadline on 4th October 2024 and the contract period starting on 1st April 2025.

This tender offers a significant business growth opportunity for suppliers capable of providing diverse and high-quality library materials. Companies specialising in book supply, especially those with experience in value-based selections, would be well-suited to compete. Additionally, businesses focusing on social value contributions could leverage the tender's emphasis on these criteria, alongside quality and cost efficiency.

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Notice Title

Supply of library stock

Notice Description

The London Borough of Merton ("the Council") has concluded evaluation for the supply and servicing of Library Acquisitions made up of a single lot divided into 4 sections.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract is for the Supply and Servicing of Library Acquisitions as detailed in the Specification. The Contractor shall undertake high quality supplier selection of the best value and suitable stock items for each site as well as the supply and servicing of the library acquisitions for the Lot to which the Contractor has been appointed as detailed in this Specification and in accordance with the Conditions of Contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0498c7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009145-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products


CPV Codes

22113000 - Library books

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£575,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20251 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
LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial.services@merton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MORDEN
Postcode
SM4 5DX
Post Town
Sutton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Delivery Location
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton

Local Authority
Merton
Electoral Ward
Merton Park
Westminster Constituency
Wimbledon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASKEWS AND HOLTS LIBRARY SERVICES

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