--- title: "000956 Publication Distribution Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6abaf288-9541-4da3-954f-18ed56080c0b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6abaf288-9541-4da3-954f-18ed56080c0b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6abaf288-9541-4da3-954f-18ed56080c0b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6abaf288-9541-4da3-954f-18ed56080c0b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE BRITISH LIBRARY" published: "2017-12-15" --- # 000956 Publication Distribution Service Buyer: THE BRITISH LIBRARY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6abaf288-9541-4da3-954f-18ed56080c0b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6abaf288-9541-4da3-954f-18ed56080c0b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6abaf288-9541-4da3-954f-18ed56080c0b.json) ## Summary The British Library is initiating a tender for the "000956 Publication Distribution Service," which involves providing a modern storage and distribution solution for its publications. This service, classified under storage and warehousing, includes order receipt, invoicing, customer service, and more. The procurement method is open, and the tender period will close on 15 January 2018. The total estimated value of the contract is GBP 1,000,000, with the contract expected to commence on 1 March 2018 and conclude on 28 February 2021. The location for service delivery is the British Library in Boston Spa, London, with deliveries made to various addresses including the British Library shop and Amazon Advantage. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in logistics, warehousing, and customer service management, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can offer innovative solutions for order management and distribution. Companies capable of handling electronic ordering and invoicing systems, as well as those with experience in working with large publication distributors, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging with the British Library will allow successful bidders to establish a relationship with a key cultural institution and expand their service offerings within the public sector. ## Notice This Invitation to Tender (ITT), tender and the resultant Contract, is for the provision of a modern storage and distribution service for our publications, with an electronic ordering, invoicing and account management facility, and the supply to the British Library of financial information relating to these transactions in a fully downloadable format. The Library is seeking a Publications Distribution Solution, which represents best practice and best value for money. The distributor for British Library Publications is expected to be responsible for the following areas:- * Order Receipt and Processing * Invoicing and Order Management * Customer Service * Warehousing and Distribution * Credit Control * Statistics and Reporting There are currently 150 titles published by The British Library which are in print, including a small number of backlist CDs. About 50 new print titles are published each year. Sales are made direct and through the trade, worldwide. In some cases, stockholding agents are used overseas, particularly in the US. Our main consignment accounts are:- * The British Library shop in St Pancras (up to one delivery per week). * Amazon Advantage (frequent orders). Please browse to https://bl.bravosolution.co.uk and click on the Current Opportunities and Notices link for further details. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7f447ce-d062-457b-ac91-e73e5ef90922 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Dec 2017 | | Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2018 - 28 Feb 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE BRITISH LIBRARY | | Locality | BOSTON SPA | | Post town | Leeds | | Postcode | LS23 7BQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds | | Local authority | Leeds | | Electoral ward | Wetherby | | Westminster constituency | Wetherby and Easingwold | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services ### Codes - 63120000 - Storage and warehousing services ## Release History - 15 Dec 2017 at 11:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7f447ce-d062-457b-ac91-e73e5ef90922 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7f447ce-d062-457b-ac91-e73e5ef90922 15th December 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://bl.bravosolution.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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