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title: "Provision and Servicing of Library Books and Multimedia"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2017-03-31"
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# Provision and Servicing of Library Books and Multimedia

Buyer: CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-004059ff-6cda-4a29-976f-d6a212763313

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## Summary

Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council has completed a public procurement process for the provision and servicing of library books and multimedia, with a total contract value of £2,475,000. The procurement method was an open procedure, and the tender period closed on 10 January 2017. The contract, awarded on 21 February 2017, is set to run from 1 April 2017 until 31 March 2020. This procurement specifically falls under the goods category, with delivery to the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in library services, educational materials, and multimedia provision. Companies that can offer innovative solutions or exceptional service in these areas, especially larger suppliers like Askews and Holts Library Services Ltd and Peters Ltd, will find the competitive landscape promising. Engaging with local councils and demonstrating the capability to meet large-scale procurement demands can significantly enhance a business’s profile and market reach.

## Notice

Provision and servicing of Library Books

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b49f9487-2adb-4560-88ce-f78d2887ad78 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Feb 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,475,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,700,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHESTER |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH1 2NP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Chester City & the Garden Quarter |
| Westminster constituency | Chester North and Neston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | ASKEWS AND HOLTS LIBRARY SERVICES; PETERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22113000 - Library books

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2017 at 08:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b49f9487-2adb-4560-88ce-f78d2887ad78

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b49f9487-2adb-4560-88ce-f78d2887ad78
  31st March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=939c24be-f0ab-e611-8118-000c29c9ba21
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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