--- title: "British Library Publishing Sales Representation London, the South East and Key Accounts" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-df8f0474-b548-4922-a457-c98272c138e4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-df8f0474-b548-4922-a457-c98272c138e4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-df8f0474-b548-4922-a457-c98272c138e4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-df8f0474-b548-4922-a457-c98272c138e4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE BRITISH LIBRARY" published: "2017-03-06" --- # British Library Publishing Sales Representation London, the South East and Key Accounts Buyer: THE BRITISH LIBRARY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-df8f0474-b548-4922-a457-c98272c138e4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-df8f0474-b548-4922-a457-c98272c138e4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-df8f0474-b548-4922-a457-c98272c138e4.json) ## Summary The British Library is inviting tenders for the position of sales representation for its Publishing division, specifically targeting London, the South East, and key accounts. This procurement process is classified under cultural services, with a tender period set to close on 31st March 2017. The contract is expected to commence on 1st June 2017 and will run until 31st May 2020. Interested parties should refer to the British Library's e-Tendering portal for further details and are encouraged to submit their proposals during the active tender stage. This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in sales, marketing, and distribution within the cultural and publishing sectors. Companies with experience in retail, wholesale, library supply, and the management of relationships with museums and galleries will find this particularly relevant. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, allowing them to expand their client base and engagement in the vibrant cultural services industry. ## Notice British Library Publishing produces fascinating and beautiful books across a wide range of subjects related to the Library's uniquely rich collections, including maps, medieval manuscripts, literary history, graphic design and typography, the history of books and cultural history. We publish accessible and affordable books to enhance our popular exhibition programme, as well as classic crime fiction and innovative gift titles that showcase quirky, humorous and unexpected treasures from our collections. Our books are generously illustrated and we take pride in our high design and production values. We also publish titles that make major contributions to scholarly debate, principally in the fields of bibliography, book history and manuscript studies, as well as a range of audio CDs based on the Library's collection of recorded sound. Our publications are sold around the world and make a significant contribution to the Library's international reputation, as well as garnering positive reviews and generating revenue that supports the Library's work. This Invitation to Tender (ITT), tender and the resultant Contract, is for the provision of sales representation for British Library Publishing covering London, the South East and key accounts. This includes on- and off-line sales, retail, wholesale, library supply, museums and galleries, and other such business as the agent may develop. British Library Publishing reserves the right to withhold accounts as its own house accounts, including the British Library Shop. If you are interested in this opportunity please browse to the British Library's e Tendering portal (www.bl.bravosolution.co.uk) and click on the View Current Opportunities and Notices link for further details. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/260c762c-49af-498a-a955-2e69e07ec998 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Mar 2017 | | Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 May 2017 - 31 May 2020 | | 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 | THE BRITISH LIBRARY | | Locality | WETHERBY | | Post town | Leeds | | Postcode | LS23 7BQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds | | Local authority | Leeds | | Electoral ward | Wetherby | | Westminster constituency | Wetherby and Easingwold | | Delivery location | TLI London, TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services ## Release History - 6 Mar 2017 at 09:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/260c762c-49af-498a-a955-2e69e07ec998 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/260c762c-49af-498a-a955-2e69e07ec998 6th March 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.bl.bravosolution.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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