--- title: "NEPO418 Provision of Library Books and Ebooks" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c166007b-853e-4ebd-894a-741032206b61" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c166007b-853e-4ebd-894a-741032206b61" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c166007b-853e-4ebd-894a-741032206b61.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c166007b-853e-4ebd-894a-741032206b61.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS" published: "2017-09-13" --- # NEPO418 Provision of Library Books and Ebooks Buyer: ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c166007b-853e-4ebd-894a-741032206b61 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c166007b-853e-4ebd-894a-741032206b61) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c166007b-853e-4ebd-894a-741032206b61.json) ## Summary The Association of North East Councils is undertaking an open tender process (NEPO418) for the provision of library books and eBooks. This procurement opportunity falls under the goods category, specifically targeting printed books, brochures, and leaflets. The tender period is set to conclude on 18th October 2017, with the resulting contract period running from 1st April 2018 to 31st March 2022. The budget for this contract ranges from £3.6 million to £8 million, and submissions must be made through the NEPO eTender system as no postal or email submissions will be accepted. Interested bidders should ensure they are registered on the system to participate. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the supply of library materials, including publishers and distributors of books and eBooks. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as they may find a competitive advantage in this procurement. The provision of diverse categories such as adult and children's fiction, DVDs/Blu-rays, and digital eBooks can help businesses expand their footprint in the educational and public sector market. ## Notice The North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO) is seeking to award a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Library Books and Ebooks for NEPO Member and NEPO Associate Member Authorities. Lots will include 1) Adult Fiction and Non Fiction, 2) Children's Fiction and Non Fiction, 3) DVDs/Blu Rays and Lot 4) Ebooks. Additional information: The opportunity can be accessed via the NEPO eTender system. Suppliers wishing to be considered for this contract must register their expression of interest and submit a tender through the NEPO eTender system. If not already registered, candidates should register on the NEPO eTender system at https://procontract.duenorth.com/register?openform. Tenders must be submitted using the link above. Tenders submitted via postal or email methods will not be accepted. If you require time-critical assistance on submitting your Tender please contact the System Support Team on 0330 0050352. For non-time critical issues, such as passwords, general account queries and location of information etc. please contact Proactis Supplier Support Helpdesk Ticketing System (http://proactis.kayako.com) and select ProContract V3 support. You will then need to log in or submit a ticket to register your issue. Alternatively, you can email ProContractSuppliers@proactis.com this will automatically log a support ticket on the Proactis Supplier Support Helpdesk. Successful suppliers will enter into a Framework Agreement in a form which is set out in the procurement documents. The Council does not give any guarantee and/or warrant the actual value of the goods (if any) which will be placed with the successful suppliers by any client using the Framework Contract pursuant to this process and accepts no liability thereof. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6906961-97f8-4b05-be27-16cd084c75c6 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Sep 2017 | | Submission deadline | 18 Oct 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £8,000,000 | | 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 | ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS | | Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE | | Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Postcode | NE1 3AF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside | | Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Electoral ward | Monument | | Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 22 - Printed matter and related products ### Codes - 22100000 - Printed books, brochures and leaflets ## Release History - 13 Sep 2017 at 14:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6906961-97f8-4b05-be27-16cd084c75c6 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6906961-97f8-4b05-be27-16cd084c75c6 13th September 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://proactis.kayako.com - https://procontract.duenorth.com/register?openform ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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