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title: "Purchase 8,200 copies of the book 'Boy 87'"
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buyer: "BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2021-07-16"
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# Purchase 8,200 copies of the book 'Boy 87'

Buyer: BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0875c7e1-6418-4ce8-89bb-73e8884ceebf

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## Summary

The Bradford Metropolitan District Council is seeking suppliers for a tender titled "Purchase 8,200 copies of the book 'Boy 87'". This procurement falls under the 'School books' category and is aimed at supporting school children in Yorkshire and the Humber who will be transitioning to secondary school in September 2021. The tender period ended on 30th March 2021, with the contract running from 20th April to 20th May 2021. The total contract value was £328,000, awarded through a direct procurement method.

This opportunity could significantly benefit businesses, particularly publishers and suppliers of educational materials, looking to expand their reach within the public sector. Companies with experience in bulk supply of printed materials, especially focused on school resources, would find this tender particularly relevant. Engaging with the Bradford Metropolitan District Council could also lead to future contracts within the education sector, fostering long-term business growth.

## Notice

Purchase 8,200 copies of the book 'Boy 87' for school children in our district transitioning to secondary school in Sep 2021 to read in the summer.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/052fd276-763d-423f-9cbb-99559dcd59ad |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 19 Apr 2021 - 20 May 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £328,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £32,800 |
| 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 | BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRADFORD |
| Post town | Bradford |
| Postcode | BD1 1NN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE41 Bradford |
| Local authority | Bradford |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Bradford West |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ​PUSHKIN PRESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22111000 - School books

## Release History

- 16 Jul 2021 at 15:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/052fd276-763d-423f-9cbb-99559dcd59ad

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/052fd276-763d-423f-9cbb-99559dcd59ad
  16th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bradford.gov.uk/bmdc

## Provenance

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