--- title: "ENQ481 - Supply of Foreign Language Stock for the Derby City Councils Library Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-65f37e83-0d73-4f4e-9585-886f0ff2cff0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-65f37e83-0d73-4f4e-9585-886f0ff2cff0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-65f37e83-0d73-4f4e-9585-886f0ff2cff0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-65f37e83-0d73-4f4e-9585-886f0ff2cff0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DERBY CITY COUNCIL" published: "2019-03-26" --- # ENQ481 - Supply of Foreign Language Stock for the Derby City Councils Library Service Buyer: DERBY CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-65f37e83-0d73-4f4e-9585-886f0ff2cff0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-65f37e83-0d73-4f4e-9585-886f0ff2cff0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-65f37e83-0d73-4f4e-9585-886f0ff2cff0.json) ## Summary Derby City Council is conducting a procurement process for the supply of foreign language stock specifically aimed at its library service, focusing on a variety of Asian, East European, and European books. The contract, identified as ENQ481, has an initial duration of two years, with potential annual extensions up to a total of five years. This procurement is classified under the goods category, with an estimated total value of £35,000. The tender period closed on 18th February 2019, and the successful award notification was published on 26th March 2019. The required delivery addresses are located within the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in book distribution, especially those that can provide diverse foreign language literature. Companies that focus on printed materials and have experience in the cultural and educational sectors are well-positioned to compete for this contract. Additionally, businesses able to manage logistics and distribution within the UK would find this opportunity particularly advantageous, considering the contract's extended duration and emphasis on quality and range of stock. ## Notice Derby City Council is seeking a supplier of foreign language stock to supply a range of Asian, East European and European books to Derby Libraries The initial Contract is for two years with the option to extend for a further 3 years in annual increments. The contract Value is based on the full 5 year period. Please note, suppliers wishing to express interest and obtain the documentation, must do so by 15:00 on 17th February 2019. It is recommended that you express interest and obtain the documentation well before this time to allow sufficient time to prepare and submit a comprehensive response. The deadline for returns is 14:00 on 18th February 2019. Select the 'apply online' link in the bottom right hand corner of this notice, this will transfer you to the Councils e-tendering system https://www.eastmidstenders.org where you can express interest and obtain the documents, (please note we will only accept expressions of interest through the e-tendering system. Contract is for an initial 2 years with the option to extend for a further 3 years in annual increments. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea5e46cc-9146-483f-9005-194b048ac192 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Mar 2019 | | Submission deadline | 18 Feb 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 25 Mar 2019 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £35,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £35,000 | | 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 | DERBY CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | DERBY | | Post town | Derby | | Postcode | DE1 2FS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby | | Local authority | Derby | | Electoral ward | Darley | | Westminster constituency | Derby South | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | STAR BOOKS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 22 - Printed matter and related products ### Codes - 22100000 - Printed books, brochures and leaflets ## Release History - 26 Mar 2019 at 11:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea5e46cc-9146-483f-9005-194b048ac192 - 7 Mar 2019 at 11:14 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3666e88d-47df-4161-a1da-85cc02f92107 - 7 Mar 2019 at 11:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3666e88d-47df-4161-a1da-85cc02f92107 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea5e46cc-9146-483f-9005-194b048ac192 26th March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3666e88d-47df-4161-a1da-85cc02f92107 7th March 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - http://ww.eastmidstenders.org Quotation Documents ## Notice URLs - https://www.eastmidstenders.org ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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