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title: "Supply of books"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-178c7317-93f1-45ad-9089-a252b5fae146"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY"
published: "2018-08-31"
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# Supply of books

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-178c7317-93f1-45ad-9089-a252b5fae146

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## Summary

Newcastle University has successfully completed a tender for the supply of printed books, specifically the British National Formulary. This procurement falls under the goods category and took place in the North East of England. The tender period closed on 23rd August 2018, with the main contract period running from 24th August to 25th September 2018. The procurement method was classified as 'Other - n/a', and the award date for the contract was 23rd August 2018, with the official notice published on 31st August 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the publishing and distribution sector, particularly those specialising in educational and medical literature. Companies with the capacity to supply printed books and meet the quality requirements are well-suited to engage with such contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find this a valuable opportunity to grow their presence in the academic market, while larger firms like Blackwells Distribution Centre have already established a foothold by successfully securing the awarded contract.

## Notice

British National Formulary

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1831061-6c2f-442b-a06e-db9a58afa527 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - n/a |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | 23 Aug 2018 - 25 Sep 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 7RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLACKWELLS DISTRIBUTION CENTRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22110000 - Printed books

## Release History

- 31 Aug 2018 at 10:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1831061-6c2f-442b-a06e-db9a58afa527

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1831061-6c2f-442b-a06e-db9a58afa527
  31st August 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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