--- title: "376F_22 Library Stock" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-50ad5cf4-ad4f-4cff-b589-7a8a8f2cfcda" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-50ad5cf4-ad4f-4cff-b589-7a8a8f2cfcda" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-50ad5cf4-ad4f-4cff-b589-7a8a8f2cfcda.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-50ad5cf4-ad4f-4cff-b589-7a8a8f2cfcda.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ESPO" published: "2022-03-09" --- # 376F_22 Library Stock Buyer: ESPO Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-50ad5cf4-ad4f-4cff-b589-7a8a8f2cfcda [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-50ad5cf4-ad4f-4cff-b589-7a8a8f2cfcda) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-50ad5cf4-ad4f-4cff-b589-7a8a8f2cfcda.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves ESPO (the buying organisation) seeking to renew its framework for the supply of library stock materials, titled "376F_22 Library Stock". The tender, classified under the Printed matter and related products category, has an estimated value of £75 million. It is based in Leicester, England, and was published on 15 October 2021. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 19 November 2021. The contract is set to commence on 1 April 2022 and will run until 31 March 2024, with an option to extend for an additional 24 months. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in publishing, supply of printed materials, or those offering library and educational resources. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Success in this tender could lead to partnerships with ESPO Trading Limited, targeting third sector organisations such as charities and public sector mutuals, thereby expanding business reach and potential clientele. ## Notice ESPO intends to renew its existing framework covering the supply of library stock materials. The resulting framework will feature multiple suppliers, and will include categories of print books such as, adult and children's fiction and non-fiction books and reference material. Stock will generally be required to be supplied 'serviced', i.e. complete with stock labels, date stamps, RFID tags, etc. Lot 1 - Adult Stock Lot 2 - Children's Stock Lot 3 - Adult and Children's Stock The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period. ESPO has established a commercial trading company, ESPO Trading Limited, whose target clients are third sector organisations such as national and local charities, public sector mutual organisations and other organisations involved in the delivery of services to or for the public sector. The successful Supplier may be asked to enter into an additional separate framework agreement (the Second Framework) with ESPO Trading Limited on materially similar terms to that found in the tender pack to be entered into by ESPO itself. Any Second Framework agreement will be a purely commercial agreement and will, for the avoidance of doubt, not be governed by the Public Contract Regulations 2015 or other public procurement legislation. ESPO Trading Limited may enter into the second framework agreement with the successful supplier and make it available to third sector clients who themselves are not required to follow the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or other public procurement legislation. Accordingly, this is provided for bidders' information only. As a Central Purchasing Body as defined in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, the Framework Agreement is open for use by Public Bodies (defined at https://www.espo.org/amfile/file/download/file/9608/) that also fall into one of the following classifications of user throughout all administrative regions of the UK: Local Authorities; Educational Establishments (including Academies); Central Government Departments and Agencies; Police, Fire & Rescue and Coastguard Emergency Services; NHS and HSC Bodies, including Ambulance Services; Registered Charities; Registered Social Landlords; The Corporate Office of the House of Lords, The Corporate Officer of the House of Commons; or any public body established by or under the Scotland Act 1998 or any Act of the Scottish Parliament. Details of the classification of end user establishments and geographical areas are available at: https://www.espo.org/legal To express an interest: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '376F_22', (d) Express an interest, (e) Access the question set and download the tender from the website. Additional information: To express an interest: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '376F_22', (d) Express an interest, (e) Access the question set and download the tender from the website. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d19ca1f-47b7-425b-886b-8e36e370e784 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Mar 2022 | | Submission deadline | 19 Nov 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 18 Feb 2022 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £75,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £75,000,000 | | 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 | ESPO | | Locality | LEICESTER | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE19 1ES | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland | | Local authority | Blaby | | Electoral ward | Enderby | | Westminster constituency | South Leicestershire | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 5 | | Supplier names | A.T. LITTLE & SONS; ASKEWS AND HOLTS LIBRARY SERVICES; JAMES BENNETT PTY; PETERS; RYEFIELD INVESTMENTS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 22 - Printed matter and related products ### Codes - 22000000 - Printed matter and related products ## Release History - 9 Mar 2022 at 10:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d19ca1f-47b7-425b-886b-8e36e370e784 - 15 Oct 2021 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/824292ad-f57e-45bd-9a95-92e623578661 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d19ca1f-47b7-425b-886b-8e36e370e784 9th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/824292ad-f57e-45bd-9a95-92e623578661 15th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.eastmidstenders.org/ East Mids Tenders ## Notice URLs - https://www.espo.org/ - https://www.espo.org/amfile/file/download/file/9608/ - https://www.espo.org/legal ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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