---
title: "Books"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d8298654-fab0-4582-a9c3-5d13b13edd7b"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d8298654-fab0-4582-a9c3-5d13b13edd7b"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d8298654-fab0-4582-a9c3-5d13b13edd7b.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d8298654-fab0-4582-a9c3-5d13b13edd7b.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "UNITE PROCUREMENT UK LIMITED"
published: "2025-03-28"
---

# Books

Buyer: UNITE PROCUREMENT UK LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d8298654-fab0-4582-a9c3-5d13b13edd7b

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d8298654-fab0-4582-a9c3-5d13b13edd7b)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d8298654-fab0-4582-a9c3-5d13b13edd7b.json)

## Summary

Mercateo UK Limited, acting on behalf of the Ministry of Defence, has amended a selective tender for the purchase of printed books (CPV: 22110000). The procurement process is being conducted via the Mercateo Procurement Platform, an established online route for managing low value, high volume purchases for the UK public sector. This tender, with an estimated value between £200,000 and £500,000, focuses on supplying a diverse range of books to the Ministry of Defence librarians, meeting their information and research needs. The updated tender notice was published on 28th March 2025, with the tender period concluding on 31st January 2025 and the contract period spanning from 1st February 2025 to 31st January 2026.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses, particularly those with expertise in supplying educational and reference materials, to expand their reach within the public sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to participate, providing them with a compliant and efficient method to secure public sector contracts. By joining this initiative, suppliers can gain consistent demand, build a strong relationship with a significant public sector entity, and leverage their existing strengths in book procurement and supply chain management.

## Notice

Mercateo UK Limited (part of Unite Holding SE), on behalf of the [Ministry of Defence] is looking for organisations to join the Mercateo Procurement Platform. The Mercateo Procurement Platform (www.mercateo.co.uk) is a compliant route to market for UK Public Sector organisations to manage their low value, high volume purchasing activity. This specific opportunity is for the supply of a diverse range of books to librarians within the Ministry of Defence. The selected supplier(s) will be expected to provide high-quality publications across various subjects, ensuring timely delivery to support the organisation's information and research needs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a0c15f7-f588-41a9-a62b-023ad04e8552 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Catalogue purchase |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| 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 | UNITE PROCUREMENT UK LIMITED |
| Additional buyers | MERCATEO UK LIMITED |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | WC2B 5AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden |
| Local authority | Camden |
| Electoral ward | Holborn & Covent Garden |
| Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22110000 - Printed books

## Release History

- 28 Mar 2025 at 14:49 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a0c15f7-f588-41a9-a62b-023ad04e8552
- 30 Jan 2025 at 15:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a0c15f7-f588-41a9-a62b-023ad04e8552

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a0c15f7-f588-41a9-a62b-023ad04e8552
  28th March 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d8298654-fab0-4582-a9c3-5d13b13edd7b. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d8298654-fab0-4582-a9c3-5d13b13edd7b.json.