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title: "Contract for the Provision of Books and Book Processing Services to Support School Library Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4df23d17-21f4-4f86-8037-f7f78c592019"
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buyer: "SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2017-03-09"
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# Contract for the Provision of Books and Book Processing Services to Support School Library Services

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4df23d17-21f4-4f86-8037-f7f78c592019

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## Summary

Somerset County Council is seeking to provide books and book processing services to support school library services, targeted predominantly at primary schools in Somerset. The contract, valued at £350,000, is currently in the award stage, having been published on 9th March 2017. Interested suppliers' bids were accepted until 8th December 2016. The procurement method applied is an open procedure, and the contract period is set to commence on 1st April 2017 and run until 31st March 2022.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational materials and library services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that can offer a varied catalogue of books, alongside processing and delivery services tailored to educational institutions, would be well-positioned to compete. Engaging with local primary schools could also foster lasting partnerships and recurrent business in the educational sector in the South West region.

## Notice

The Council tendered for the provision of books and book processing services to support the school's library services. Schools accessing the Subscription packages are eligible for use of this Service. The Service is predominantly used by primary schools in Somerset. The Supplier selected from this Tender process will be required to provide the Council with its desired catalogue of books for purchase; these books are Serviced by the Supplier prior to delivery. Schools and libraries will additionally be able to purchase items directly from the Supplier when required. The Supplier will additionally make available to opportunity to the Council to purchase books on a sale or return basis for Events such as the reading conference.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bebeda7-9c45-4f3a-b426-a1e8f6b29735 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Dec 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Feb 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £350,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £350,000 |
| 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 | SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 4DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PETERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22000000 - Printed matter and related products

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2017 at 14:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bebeda7-9c45-4f3a-b426-a1e8f6b29735

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bebeda7-9c45-4f3a-b426-a1e8f6b29735
  9th March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=9cc71095-9da2-e611-8116-000c29c9ba21
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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