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title: "Western European Language Books"
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buyer: "BRITISH LIBRARY"
published: "2021-12-14"
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# Western European Language Books

Buyer: BRITISH LIBRARY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1d8310a3-92dd-408f-9794-64a417333c29

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## Summary

The British Library has initiated a public procurement process titled "Western European Language Books" for the supply of Western European monographs and associated services. This open procedure, classified under the CPV code for printed books, has an estimated value of £579,000. The tender is currently active, with submissions due by 21st January 2022. The contract period will commence on 1st April 2022 and conclude on 31st March 2024. This procurement process covers delivery to various locations, including the UK and British Overseas Territories, indicating a wide geographical reach.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in printed products, particularly those offering monographs and bibliographic services. Companies with expertise in fulfilment services, invoicing, and automated transaction processes would be well-suited to compete. Additionally, businesses capable of providing approval plans and notification services could particularly enhance their competitiveness in this procurement process, supporting the British Library's aim for efficient and prompt service delivery.

## Notice

This framework is for the supply of Western European monographs including monographs in series on standing order and a number of multi-volume works to the British Library. In addition to the material the Library is seeking associated services such as approval plans, notification services, bibliographic data, EDI and process efficiencies. While the supplier's speed of service and response are very important, the fulfilment rate and, where specified, the ability to provide approval plans, notification services and/or selection tools fully adequate to the Library's needs are of especial importance. Suppliers who do not have the capacity to provide approval plans, but do have the capacity to provide notifications should not be discouraged from submitting a bid. Quality of service provided by the supplier in terms of invoicing, response to orders, response claims as well as efficiency of transaction through the use of automation are also important.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ff34106-7cc2-46e8-927b-cf6b494124b7 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £579,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRITISH LIBRARY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | North West London |
| Postcode | NW1 2DB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden |
| Local authority | Camden |
| Electoral ward | St Pancras & Somers Town |
| Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22110000 - Printed books

## Release History

- 14 Dec 2021 at 12:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ff34106-7cc2-46e8-927b-cf6b494124b7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ff34106-7cc2-46e8-927b-cf6b494124b7
  14th December 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Printed-books./F4P3XZ7V65
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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