Award

Books & eBooks

NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 Jun 2023 at 00:00

Tender

20 Dec 2022 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The tender process for "Books & eBooks" issued by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde has been completed. The organisation is looking for a sole supplier to provide a wide range of health-related books and eBooks to multiple libraries and sites across the NHSGGC Board area. The tender has been awarded to Browns Books, with a contract value of £480,000 signed on 20th March 2023. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the main procurement category is goods.

This tender offers business growth opportunities for suppliers in the book and eBook industry, particularly for companies that can provide a diverse catalogue of health-related materials. Businesses with experience in operating procurement systems and negotiating with publishers would be well-suited to compete. The procurement process involved both technical and commercial award criteria, and successful suppliers will need to adhere to specific financial and experience-based selection criteria outlined in the tender documents.

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Notice Title

Books & eBooks

Notice Description

NHSGGC is looking for a sole supplier Book supplier and an eBook supplier covering acute, community, social services, adults and children. The supplier is required to provide access to an extensive catalogue of health and health related books, with a robust and seamless ordering and payment system. The supplier also needs to provide access to an extensive catalogue of health and health related eBooks; and be able to work in partnership with NHSGGC to ensure that we are able to deliver downloadable offline content which is easy for our readers to navigate. The awarded supplier will also be responsible for operation of the procurement system which will locate & provide access to the required collections and negotiate with publishers on behalf of NHSGGC.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHSGGC wishes to enter into a contract with a sole supplier for a Book and eBook Service. The sole supplier will be responsible for multiple elements of NHSGGC's Book and eBook service.. All further information can be obtained at: https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

Renewal: This contract will have the option for 1 x 12-month extension which is subject to the availability of funding.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000715819
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN480823
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

22110000 - Printed books

22112000 - Textbooks

22113000 - Library books

48160000 - Library software package

48490000 - Procurement software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2023 - 31 Mar 2027 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE
Contact Name
Alasdair McLaren, Oliver Bailey
Contact Email
alasdair.mclaren@ggc.scot.nhs.uk, oliver.bailey@ggc.scot.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1412015355, +44 1412015369

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G4 0SF
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM8 West Central Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Dennistoun
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BROWNS BOOKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC467298
    Books & eBooks - NHSGGC is looking for a sole supplier Book supplier and an eBook supplier covering acute, community, social services, adults and children. The supplier is required to provide access to an extensive catalogue of health and health related books, with a robust and seamless ordering and payment system. The supplier also needs to provide access to an extensive catalogue of health and health related eBooks; and be able to work in partnership with NHSGGC to ensure that we are able to deliver downloadable offline content which is easy for our readers to navigate. The awarded supplier will also be responsible for operation of the procurement system which will locate & provide access to the required collections and negotiate with publishers on behalf of NHSGGC.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN480823
    Books & eBooks - NHSGGC is looking for a sole supplier Book supplier and an eBook supplier covering acute, community, social services, adults and children. The supplier is required to provide access to an extensive catalogue of health and health related books, with a robust and seamless ordering and payment system. The supplier also needs to provide access to an extensive catalogue of health and health related eBooks; and be able to work in partnership with NHSGGC to ensure that we are able to deliver downloadable offline content which is easy for our readers to navigate. The awarded supplier will also be responsible for operation of the procurement system which will locate & provide access to the required collections and negotiate with publishers on behalf of NHSGGC.

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