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title: "376FFC05/17-01 CUSP Further Competition - Library Stock"
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# 376FFC05/17-01 CUSP Further Competition - Library Stock

Buyer: ESPO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-60cf9f8b-92f0-4a2b-99a9-78da98c05ba1

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## Summary

The procurement process involves ESPO as the buying organisation, which operates on behalf of a consortium of 14 local authorities in the South West of England. The contract, titled "376FFC05/17-01 CUSP Further Competition - Library Stock", is classified under the industry category of library books (CPV code: 22113000). This open procedure tender process has been completed, with the contract awarded on 4th August 2017. The contract period is set to commence on 1st October 2017 and conclude on 30th September 2020, with a total estimated value of £12,000,000 and an option to extend for an additional 24 months. The primary delivery address is in the South West of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) that can supply library stock. Businesses involved in publishing, distribution of library books, and related services may find this contract particularly well-suited for their capabilities. Engaging with ESPO and supplying library materials to a range of local authorities could enhance visibility and expand market reach in the public sector.

## Notice

A further competition under ESPO framework 376F_14 for library stock on behalf of CUSP, a consortium of 14 local authorities in the South West of England. The contract has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0815a9b9-7270-4548-9f75-42e95e3c6caa |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jun 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Aug 2017 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2017 - 30 Sep 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £12,000,000 |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ASKEWS AND HOLTS LIBRARY SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22113000 - Library books

## Release History

- 15 Aug 2017 at 13:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0815a9b9-7270-4548-9f75-42e95e3c6caa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0815a9b9-7270-4548-9f75-42e95e3c6caa
  15th August 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.espo.org/

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