--- title: "CA14346 - Library Resources, Software, and Associated Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-48716d42-0cc6-401b-87e7-fc0de8f24e81" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-48716d42-0cc6-401b-87e7-fc0de8f24e81" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-48716d42-0cc6-401b-87e7-fc0de8f24e81.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-48716d42-0cc6-401b-87e7-fc0de8f24e81.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "CRESCENT PURCHASING CONSORTIUM LIMITED" published: "2024-10-09" --- # CA14346 - Library Resources, Software, and Associated Services Buyer: CRESCENT PURCHASING CONSORTIUM LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-48716d42-0cc6-401b-87e7-fc0de8f24e81 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-48716d42-0cc6-401b-87e7-fc0de8f24e81) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-48716d42-0cc6-401b-87e7-fc0de8f24e81.json) ## Summary The Crescent Purchasing Consortium Limited is initiating an open procurement process for "Library Resources, Software, and Associated Services." This retender has an expanded scope including various Lots such as physical print books, electronic books, journal subscriptions, and library software. The framework, valued at £20 million, will be accessible to educational institutions, local authorities, and members of NWUPC Ltd. The tender period ended on 8 October 2024, with the contract set to commence on 9 October 2024 and continue through 8 October 2026. The procurement is classified under the CPV code 22113000 for library books and is applicable internationally, including within the UK, Europe, and other territories. This tender presents ample opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs, to expand their offerings in the education and public sectors. Suppliers of physical and digital library resources, as well as software developers specialising in library management solutions, will find this contract beneficial. Companies like Books Asia Ltd, ProQuest, Ebsco Information Services, and Kortext are well-suited for this framework, indicating a diverse range of potential competitors and collaborators in this space. By participating in this tender, businesses can secure substantial contracts, foster long-term partnerships, and enhance their visibility within the public sector. ## Notice This proposal for Library Resources, Software, and Associated Services is a retender of the previous CPC Library Resources and Associated Services framework. There is an expanded scope for this iteration to include bespoke or off the shelf library software which is either proprietary or open source. Any resulting framework from this exercise will be available to all further education institutions, universities, sixth forms, academies, schools, museums and other similar organisations who are current and future CPC members https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/members/regions.php https://www.gov.uk/guidance/get-information-about-schools. Local Authorities may wish to use the resulting framework when procuring on behalf of Educational Establishments. The tender is also available to members of NWUPC Ltd https://www.nwupc.ac.uk/our-members and the wider public sector https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/suppliers/eligible-public-sector-bodies.php Includes Lots: Lot 1: Lot 1: Physical Print and Alternative Format Library Books Lot 2: lot 2: Electronic and Alternative Format Library eBooks Lot 3: Lot 3: Journal and Periodical Subscription Services Lot 4: Lot 4: Library Software To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA14346. 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Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dba4794f-4650-42c3-a874-92eda6a142e7 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | 8 Oct 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 3 Jul 2024 | | Contract period | 8 Oct 2024 - 8 Oct 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £20,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £833,333 | | 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 | CRESCENT PURCHASING CONSORTIUM LIMITED | | Locality | SALFORD | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M6 6AJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West | | Local authority | Salford | | Electoral ward | Pendleton & Charlestown | | Westminster constituency | Salford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 14 | | Supplier names | 14400408; BOOKS ASIA; BROWNS BOOKS; DEVOPSTER IT CONSULTANTS; EBSCO INFORMATION SERVICES; EDUCATION SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS; HAPPIER EVERY CHAPTER; KORTEXT; OVERDRIVE GLOBAL; PRENAX; PROQUEST; PSP ASSET PROTECTION; SIRSIDYNIX; XE POS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 22 - Printed matter and related products ### Codes - 22113000 - Library books ## Release History - 9 Oct 2024 at 09:55 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dba4794f-4650-42c3-a874-92eda6a142e7 - 25 Jul 2024 at 15:35 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dba4794f-4650-42c3-a874-92eda6a142e7 - 3 Jul 2024 at 12:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dba4794f-4650-42c3-a874-92eda6a142e7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dba4794f-4650-42c3-a874-92eda6a142e7 25th July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://suppliers.multiquote.com - https://www.gov.uk/guidance/get-information-about-schools - https://www.nwupc.ac.uk/our-members - https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/members/regions.php - https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/suppliers/eligible-public-sector-bodies.php ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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