--- title: "CA7399 - Library Resources and Associated Services Framework Agreement" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d2b04a20-6b8c-4e01-b56d-a132e361da73" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d2b04a20-6b8c-4e01-b56d-a132e361da73" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d2b04a20-6b8c-4e01-b56d-a132e361da73.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d2b04a20-6b8c-4e01-b56d-a132e361da73.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "CRESCENT PURCHASING CONSORTIUM (CPC)" published: "2020-09-11" --- # CA7399 - Library Resources and Associated Services Framework Agreement Buyer: CRESCENT PURCHASING CONSORTIUM (CPC) Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d2b04a20-6b8c-4e01-b56d-a132e361da73 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d2b04a20-6b8c-4e01-b56d-a132e361da73) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d2b04a20-6b8c-4e01-b56d-a132e361da73.json) ## Summary The Crescent Purchasing Consortium (CPC) is conducting a tender for the "CA7399 - Library Resources and Associated Services Framework Agreement" aimed at providing a variety of library resources, including books, eBooks, and journal subscriptions. This open procurement process is currently in the award stage, with the contract value set at £25 million. The tender was published on 22 June 2020, with a submission deadline of 3 August 2020. The successful contract period will commence on 8 October 2020 and run until 7 October 2022, covering a range of locations including the United Kingdom and overseas territories. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the library services and resource sectors to grow. Companies specializing in the supply of printed and digital library materials, as well as those offering associated services such as processing and delivery, would be well-positioned to compete. The involvement of SMEs is encouraged, which opens the door for smaller businesses to engage with public sector contracts that cater to educational institutions and other eligible public bodies across the UK. ## Notice This tender for Library Resources and Associated Services is a re-tender of the previous CPC framework agreement for Library Resources. The subsequent framework will include the provision of books, eBooks, audio books, and other alternatives to reading material. Services include but are not limited to supply of printed books, journal subscriptions, ordering, payment, delivery, marking, monitoring, journal consolidation services, books processing, shelf ready books services, and library discovery services.\ \ This tender will be available to all current and future members of CPC: https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/members/regions.php https://www.gov.uk/guidance/get-information-about-schools\ The tender is also available for NWUPC members: https://www.nwupc.ac.uk/our-members \ EANI (Education Authority Northern Ireland) www.eani.org.uk/ and the following UK public sector bodies (and any future successors to these organisations): https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/suppliers/eligible-public-sector-bodies.php\ \ Includes Lots: \ Lot 1: Library Books\ Lot 2: Library eBooks\ Lot 3: Journal/Periodical Subscription Services\ Lot 4: Library Discovery Services\ \ To access this competition: \ \ Registered:\ Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA7399.\ \ Not registered:\ Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA7399 as the reason for registration. \ \ Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/649f9c7c-beec-4fdd-a9d7-992389f8ff9b | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Sep 2020 | | Submission deadline | 3 Aug 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 22 Jun 2020 | | Contract period | 7 Oct 2020 - 7 Oct 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £25,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £6,250,000 | | 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 | CRESCENT PURCHASING CONSORTIUM (CPC) | | Locality | SALFORD | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M6 6AJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West | | Local authority | Salford | | Electoral ward | Pendleton & Charlestown | | Westminster constituency | Salford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 5 | | Supplier names | BROWNS BOOKS FOR STUDENTS; EBSCO INFORMATION SERVICES; KORTEXT; PRENAX; PROQUEST | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 22 - Printed matter and related products ### Codes - 22113000 - Library books ## Release History - 11 Sep 2020 at 12:00 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/649f9c7c-beec-4fdd-a9d7-992389f8ff9b - 22 Jun 2020 at 15:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/649f9c7c-beec-4fdd-a9d7-992389f8ff9b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/649f9c7c-beec-4fdd-a9d7-992389f8ff9b 22nd June 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://suppliers.multiquote.com - https://www.gov.uk/guidance/get-information-about-schools - https://www.nwupc.ac.uk/our-members - https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/members/regions.php - https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/suppliers/eligible-public-sector-bodies.php ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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