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title: "Supply of Books, Downloads and Associated Services - Y20018"
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buyer: "KENT COLUNTY COUNCXIL (T/A KCS)"
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# Supply of Books, Downloads and Associated Services - Y20018

Buyer: KENT COLUNTY COUNCXIL (T/A KCS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-21c6d493-0289-4ea9-a6fc-266c8271a843

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## Summary

The Kent County Council (KCC), through KCS Professional Services, is conducting a tender for the "Supply of Books, Downloads and Associated Services - Y20018." This procurement falls under the goods category and features a total contract value of £4,000,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 26th July 2021, and the contract period beginning 1st October 2021 and lasting until 30th September 2025. The framework will be divided into seven lots covering various book categories, including UK and international publications, e-books, and audio books.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage with a multi-supplier framework, allowing them to expand their market presence. Businesses involved in the publishing, distribution, or retail of printed and digital books, as well as those providing associated services, would be particularly well-positioned to compete effectively in this procurement process.

## Notice

KCS Professional Services, acting for and on behalf of Kent County Council (KCC), wish to create a national, user friendly, time and cost effective Framework Agreement for the supply of Printed Books (fiction, non fiction, curriculum and reference), e-Books, Audio Books and Associated Services. This will be a multi supplier framework. The Framework Agreement will be split into 7 LOTs: LOT 1 - Books- published in the UK LOT 2 - Books- published outside the UK LOT 3 - Curriculum and reference books LOT 4- Books, curriculum and reference books LOT 5 - E-audio books and accessories LOT 6 - E-books and accessories LOT 7 - E-audio books, E-books and accessories Additional information: To gain access and complete the necessary documents please follow the instruction below Visit - WWW.Kentbusinessportal.org.uk Select - Opportunities Select Organisation - Commercial Services Select the opportunity appropriate to you from the list provided Express interest - you may need to register first Once successful expression is completed you can access and complete the requirements in two ways 1 - when you register you will receive a successful registration email, this also contains an link taking you direct to the opportunity 2 - when you log in to proactis go to my activities, select commercial services and you will be presented with the opportunity. Following the instruction from herein

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32da9d77-ff1c-444d-b4ae-77c458df8219 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2021 - 30 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,000,000 |
| 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 | KENT COLUNTY COUNCXIL (T/A KCS) |
| Locality | WEST MALLING |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME19 4YT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ46 West Kent |
| Local authority | Tonbridge and Malling |
| Electoral ward | Kings Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 9 |
| Supplier names | BIBLIOTHECA; BOLINDA DIGITAL; OH!SEE; OUTSTANDING MD; OVERDRIVE; PETERS BOOKSELLING; RYEFIELD INVESTMENTS; STAR BOOKS; WATERSTONE BOOKSELLERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22100000 - Printed books, brochures and leaflets

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2022 at 10:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32da9d77-ff1c-444d-b4ae-77c458df8219
- 8 Jul 2021 at 08:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/719448f8-e13a-4833-b350-c425b95fd067
- 24 May 2021 at 11:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e38e749-83bf-4185-87d3-b2fc271c3e8f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32da9d77-ff1c-444d-b4ae-77c458df8219
  2nd February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/719448f8-e13a-4833-b350-c425b95fd067
  8th July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e38e749-83bf-4185-87d3-b2fc271c3e8f
  24th May 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.procurementservicesgroup.org.uk

## Provenance

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