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Print, bind & delivery of Books

BRITISH LIBRARY

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18 Mar 2025 at 11:31

Summary of the contracting process

The British Library has awarded the contract for the printing, binding, and delivery of books, involving two lots of 6,000 copies each. The procurement process, identified by the title "Print, bind & delivery of Books," falls under the services category with specific classifications for printing and related services, and bookbinding and finishing services. The project will cover multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. This process was completed through a limited competition, below-threshold procurement method, and the contract, valued at GBP 14,693.94, will be active from 18th March 2025 to 19th March 2025. The contract was signed on 17th March 2025, with Bell & Bain Limited selected as the supplier.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in printing and bookbinding services, particularly those that can handle large-scale orders efficiently and maintain high quality. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Bell & Bain Limited are well-suited to compete in such tenders, especially if they focus on providing competitive pricing and reliable delivery capabilities. Competing for similar contracts with public authorities like the British Library can help businesses expand their market reach, secure substantial revenue streams, and boost their credibility in the industry.

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Notice Title

Print, bind & delivery of Books

Notice Description

Print, bind & delivery of Books x2 lots of 6,000 copies. 500018816

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ee63
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009865-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79800000 - Printing and related services

79971000 - Bookbinding and finishing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£14,693 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
18 Mar 2025 - 19 Mar 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH LIBRARY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@bl.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW1 2DB
Post Town
North West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
St Pancras & Somers Town
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BELL & BAIN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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