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The Supply of Audiobooks and Large Print Books of Named Authors from W F Howes Ltd.

THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL

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25 May 2020 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the supply of audiobooks and large print books from W.F. Howes Ltd. This tender falls under the goods category and was carried out using an open procurement method. The contract was awarded on 30 April 2020, with a total value of £77,932.08. The delivery location is within the City of Edinburgh, with the opportunity linked to the provision of unabridged audiobooks and large print books featuring a range of British and International authors. The procurement process has now reached the award stage.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses within the publishing and media sectors, particularly those specialising in audiobooks and accessible reading materials. Companies that can provide a diverse selection of titles, particularly those exclusive to W.F. Howes, will find themselves well-positioned to compete in future tenders, given the increasing demand for inclusive reading options. Suppliers with a focus on high-quality production and delivery of literary content tailored for various audiences, including children and adults, are encouraged to engage with forthcoming procurement opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Supply of Audiobooks and Large Print Books of Named Authors from W F Howes Ltd.

Notice Description

Audiobooks and Large Print Books

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Supply of Unabridged Audio Books and large print books in CD Format and paperback of British and International authors across all gendres for both adult and children for authors' titles exclusive to W.F.Howes in the UK including: Bernard Cornwell, Lucy Diamond, Daniel Steel, Ian Rankin, Val McDermid, Hilary Mantel and others. Note: this list is not exhaustive and could be added to at a later date.. Non-regulated under section 33 (1) (iii) Protection of Exclusive rights including property rights.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000621291
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY387023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award 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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£77,932 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 May 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20205 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Shane Newell
Contact Email
shane.newell@edinburgh.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

W.F.HOWES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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