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title: "Contract Award Notice for a Call Off Contract against the Central Buying Consortium (CBC) Single Source Framework Provision of Library Book and Audio-visual Material"
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buyer: "SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Contract Award Notice for a Call Off Contract against the Central Buying Consortium (CBC) Single Source Framework Provision of Library Book and Audio-visual Material

Buyer: SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7d16f1bf-8097-44e7-9af5-79341b1a9078

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## Summary

The procurement process focuses on the provision of library books and audio-visual material, with a call-off contract awarded by Southend-on-Sea Borough Council. This initiative falls under the goods category, specifically classified as printed books, and is situated in the East of England, United Kingdom. The award process was finalised on 14th January 2020, while the contract commenced on 15th January 2022 and will run until 31st March 2024. The procurement method employed was a call-off contract against a framework established by the Central Buying Consortium.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply of library books and related media, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality products under a formal framework. Suppliers in the publishing, printing, and media sectors, as well as large-scale providers ready to meet the contract's requirements, would be particularly well-suited to compete. Furthermore, the collaboration with a local authority such as Southend-on-Sea Borough Council underscores the potential for establishing long-term relationships in the public sector.

## Notice

Contract Award Notice in Compliance with PCR 2015 (Reg 108) Call Off Contract Award for the Purchasing of Library Books against Central Buying Consortium (CBC) Single Source Framework Provision of Library Book and Audio-visual Material. Contract Notice for Framework: 2019/S 179-436296 Contract Award Notice for Framework: 2020/S 088-211171

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc6d4260-a5d0-4d14-bc45-b004452ce8e6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Call-Off Contract against Framework |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jan 2020 |
| Contract period | 15 Jan 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £270,000 |
| 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 | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS2 6ER |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea |
| Local authority | Southend-on-Sea |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Southend East and Rochford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22110000 - Printed books

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2022 at 15:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc6d4260-a5d0-4d14-bc45-b004452ce8e6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc6d4260-a5d0-4d14-bc45-b004452ce8e6
  10th February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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