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title: "Supply of Books & Standing Orders from South & South east Asia"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b70c86bf-6f53-479e-8acd-a096180254bd"
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buyer: "BRITISH LIBRARY"
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# Supply of Books & Standing Orders from South & South east Asia

Buyer: BRITISH LIBRARY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b70c86bf-6f53-479e-8acd-a096180254bd

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the British Library, which is seeking suppliers for the "Supply of Books & Standing Orders from South & South East Asia." This contract falls under the goods category, specifically printed books, with a total value of £225,000. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the contract is set to commence on 1st June 2020, lasting until 31st May 2021. The deadline for tender submissions was on 22nd May 2020, and the delivery location for the awarded supplies is London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply of printed books, particularly those with connections to South and South East Asian markets. Companies that can effectively navigate the diverse languages and publication styles of this region would be well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have the potential to engage in this tender, which may foster growth through increased visibility and access to the British Library’s extensive resources.

## Notice

The scope of this procurement covers the supply of print books published in the following countries: India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Tibet, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei, Philippines, Thailand and possibly other countries in the geographical region. The books are published in the following languages: English, Assamese, Bengali, Hindi, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Nepali, Oriya, Pali, Panjabi, Prakrit, Tamil, Telugi, Telugu, Tibetan, Sanskrit, Urdu, Malay/Indonesian, Tagalog and possibly other regional/local languages.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99bdb221-0e6e-4342-9ed4-6e9887a31437 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 22 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 May 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2020 - 31 May 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £225,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £225,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | D K AGENCIES INTERNATIONAL; D.K. AGENCIES (P; MARY MARTIN BOOKSELLERS; STAR BOOKS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22110000 - Printed books

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2020 at 07:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99bdb221-0e6e-4342-9ed4-6e9887a31437

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99bdb221-0e6e-4342-9ed4-6e9887a31437
  4th June 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=497793873
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Provenance

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