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title: "The Supply Of European Printed Music to the British Library"
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# The Supply Of European Printed Music to the British Library

Buyer: THE BRITISH LIBRARY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2c1cce28-4962-46b2-9534-9c3331eeb685

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## Summary

The British Library is undertaking a procurement process for "The Supply of European Printed Music", aimed at sourcing printed music that is commercially available primarily in Europe. This contract has a total value of £225,000 and falls within the goods category, specifically classified under printed music (CPV code: 22114400). The procurement method used is an open procedure, and although the tender period concluded on 13th February 2020, the contract has an active period from 31st March 2020 to 30th March 2023. The location for delivery is London, United Kingdom.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in printed music, particularly those with established relationships with European publishers and suppliers. Firms offering high-quality scholarly editions and performance-ready music materials would be well-positioned to compete. The successful supplier, Otto Harrassowitz GmbH & Co. KG, highlights the potential for similar businesses to access lucrative contracts through effective participation in open procurement processes.

## Notice

The material required under this contract is printed music published and commercially available primarily in Europe ranging from editions and facsimiles of a high scholarly standard (including full critical apparatus) to less scholarly editions of a high standard aimed towards the performer. A small number of orders may be placed for printed music published and commercially available outside Europe.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec8a1115-2b34-4894-aa40-c8eb2cb0d005 |
| 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 | 17 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2020 - 30 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £225,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £225,000 |
| 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 | THE BRITISH LIBRARY |
| Locality | WETHERBY |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS23 7BQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Wetherby |
| Westminster constituency | Wetherby and Easingwold |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OTTO HARRASSOWITZ |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22114400 - Printed music

## Release History

- 17 Feb 2020 at 12:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec8a1115-2b34-4894-aa40-c8eb2cb0d005

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec8a1115-2b34-4894-aa40-c8eb2cb0d005
  17th February 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=469138854
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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