--- title: "Book Printing Framework" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8350fa7a-226c-4d12-bdb5-71113df2093c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8350fa7a-226c-4d12-bdb5-71113df2093c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8350fa7a-226c-4d12-bdb5-71113df2093c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8350fa7a-226c-4d12-bdb5-71113df2093c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BRITISH LIBRARY" published: "2020-03-23" --- # Book Printing Framework Buyer: BRITISH LIBRARY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8350fa7a-226c-4d12-bdb5-71113df2093c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8350fa7a-226c-4d12-bdb5-71113df2093c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8350fa7a-226c-4d12-bdb5-71113df2093c.json) ## Summary The British Library is seeking to establish a non-exclusive framework contract for the Book Printing Framework, inviting printing companies worldwide to produce high-quality printed books. The procurement process is currently in the active tender stage, with the tender period set to close on 9th April 2020. The contract is anticipated to commence on 1st May 2020 and will last until 30th April 2024. This opportunity is classified under the goods category, specifically for printed books, and delivery will take place in London, United Kingdom. This tender offers a substantial opportunity for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the printing sector. Businesses that specialise in high-quality book printing and have the capacity to deliver on a global scale would be well-positioned to compete for this framework. Companies interested in printing, publishing, or related services should consider this framework contract to enhance their visibility and secure a steady flow of work from the British Library as new titles enter production. ## Notice Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: Short description: Instead of: The British Library is seeking to establish a framework contract with a number of printing companies around the world who are capable of producing books to the highest quality. The framework contract will be non-exclusive and successful companies will be given the opportunity to tender for suitable titles as they enter production. Read: Due to the recent global pandemic of COVID-19, The British Library has taken the decision to pause this Invitation to Tender (ITT) until the autumn, as we don't have any clear dates when things will resume to normal, We will alert you as soon as we know when this ITT will be re-published. I just want to take the opportunity to thank you for your interest In this opportunity. > Other additional information: Due to the recent global pandemic of COVID-19, The British Library has taken the decision to pause this Invitation to Tender (ITT) until the autumn, as we don't have any clear dates when things will resume to normal,We will alert you as soon as we know when this ITT will be re-published. I just want to take the opportunity to thank you for your interest In this opportunity. The British Library The British Library is seeking to establish a framework contract with a number of printing companies around the world who are capable of producing books to the highest quality. The framework contract will be non-exclusive and successful companies will be given the opportunity to tender for suitable titles as they enter production. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9cb6d251-deb0-4b13-84b3-70fd4e5d97ee | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Mar 2020 | | Submission deadline | 9 Apr 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2020 - 30 Apr 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | BRITISH LIBRARY | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | North West London | | Postcode | NW1 2DB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden | | Local authority | Camden | | Electoral ward | St Pancras & Somers Town | | Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 22 - Printed matter and related products ### Codes - 22110000 - Printed books ## Release History - 23 Mar 2020 at 10:30 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9cb6d251-deb0-4b13-84b3-70fd4e5d97ee - 7 Mar 2020 at 08:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9cb6d251-deb0-4b13-84b3-70fd4e5d97ee ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9cb6d251-deb0-4b13-84b3-70fd4e5d97ee 23rd March 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Printed-books./Z9R3GT79Z2 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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