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title: "CTP 790 Provision of Library Stock Supply"
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# CTP 790 Provision of Library Stock Supply

Buyer: DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-31a93796-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Derbyshire County Council, which is seeking suppliers for the "CTP 790 Provision of Library Stock Supply" contract, specifically aimed at the printed matter and related products industry. This contract will supply library stock to several partners, including Derbyshire County Council, Derby City Council, Inspire, and Nottingham City Council. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the contract period is set to begin on 1st April 2017 and run until 31st March 2021, with the possibility of a two-year extension. The tender period closed on 17th October 2016, and the total value of the contract is £6,000,000.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specializing in the supply of printed materials, storage media, and related products, particularly SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that are well-suited to meet the varied needs of library services across the East Midlands. Suppliers should be prepared to engage with each partner in the consortium, indicating potential contract lengths of up to four years, depending on the partners' requirements and budget approvals. Winning this contract can significantly enhance a business's profile and revenue by establishing long-term relationships with multiple local authorities.

## Notice

The contract is for the supply of library stock to Derbyshire County Council, Derby City Council, Inspire and Nottingham City Council. Derbyshire and Derby libraries services have enjoyed a close working relationship since the establishment of Derby City Council as a unitary authority following local government reorganisation in 1997. In the interests of offering a seamless service the two authorities share the Library Management System and Schools Library Service. Inspire is the brand name of Culture, Learning, Libraries (Midlands), a Community Benefit Society providing library services and the wider cultural offer on behalf of Nottinghamshire County Council. Nottinghamshire County Council continues to provide funding under contract between NCC and Inspire. As such, Inspire retains access to certain services including Procurement through NCC. The day to day management of the book supply contract is the responsibility of Inspire, but the maintained value of expenditure on stock acquisitions is specified in the contract between Inspire and the Council. Inspire and Nottingham City libraries have had a similar working relationship following local government reorganisation, and the two authorities share the Library Management System. Nottinghamshire Education Library Service (= ELS) shares the same LMS as the two public authorities, and is an existing part of the same book supply contracts. This contract will be initially awarded to up to three suppliers, (one for each lot) for 2 years with the possible extension up to a maximum of 2 years (2 x 1 year extension). The award of the contract does not guarantee spend or any extension period this will be subject to each Partners requirements and budget approval. Additional information: The successful Contractor for each lot will be expected to enter into a separate contract with each of the Partners of the consortium. The Partners are as follows: Derbyshire County Council Derby City Council - Lot 1 and Lot 2 Only Inspire Nottingham City Council

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51470789-d573-46e7-9eeb-387b09271f33 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Oct 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jan 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,000,000 |
| 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 | DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MATLOCK |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE4 3AG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF13 South and West Derbyshire |
| Local authority | Derbyshire Dales |
| Electoral ward | Matlock West |
| Westminster constituency | Derbyshire Dales |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | ASKEWS AND HOLTS LIBRARY SERVICE; TRANS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 22000000 - Printed matter and related products
- 30234000 - Storage media

## Release History

- 29 Mar 2017 at 14:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51470789-d573-46e7-9eeb-387b09271f33
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/515832dc-56ac-45e2-9b68-72dbe72235bf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51470789-d573-46e7-9eeb-387b09271f33
  29th March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/515832dc-56ac-45e2-9b68-72dbe72235bf
  16th September 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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