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title: "376F_18 Library Stock"
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# 376F_18 Library Stock

Buyer: ESPO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eb9931ac-eb09-4bf0-bd64-88c6af8ac3fc

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "376F_18 Library Stock" is being undertaken by Espo, a Central Purchasing Body based in Leicester, England. This open procedure, classified under the printed matter and related products industry, aims to appoint multiple suppliers to provide a variety of library stock across four distinct lots, including adult fiction, children's fiction, audio-visual materials, and foreign language stock. The tender period concluded on 2nd March 2018, with the contract period starting on 4th April 2018 and extending until 2nd April 2021. The estimated total value of the framework agreement amounts to £80 million, which encompasses an optional extension of up to 12 months.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for suppliers, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), looking to expand their business in the public sector. Companies capable of supplying library stock in various formats, such as books and audio-visual materials, will find this tender particularly relevant. Potential competition includes businesses qualified to provide complete 'serviced' stock, equipped with necessary labels, stamps, and RFID tags, catering predominantly to local authorities and educational establishments across the UK.

## Notice

ESPO is undertaking a procurement process to identify and appoint a number of suppliers to supply library stock. The framework will include four lots as follows: * Lot 1 - Adult Fiction, Non-Fiction and Reference Materials. Suppliers will be expected to be able to provide stock from within all of the categories. * Lot 2 - Children's Fiction and Non-Fiction. Suppliers will be expected to be able to provide stock from within all of the categories. * Lot 3 - Audio-Visual - including CDs and DVDs. Suppliers will be expected to be able to provide stock from within all of the categories. * Lot 4 - Foreign Language - including adult fiction, adult non-fiction, children's fiction, and children's non-fiction. Stock will generally be required to be supplied 'serviced', i.e. complete with stock labels, date stamps, RFID tags, etc. Customers will primarily be local authorities, but could also include; any eligible body responsible for ordering public library stock, education establishments, such as universities, among others. It is anticipated that between 3 and 5 Suppliers shall be awarded a place on the Framework for each lot. The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 12 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period. As a Central Purchasing Body as defined by the EU Procurement Directive 2014/24/EU, the Framework Agreement is open for use by Public Bodies (defined https://www.espo.org/ESPO/media/Documents/FAQs/ESPO-s_powers_to_trade__website_-2016-12-22.pdf) that also fall into one of the following classifications of user throughout all administrative regions of the UK: Local Authorities; Educational Establishments (including Academies); Central Government Departments and Agencies; Police, Fire & Rescue and Coastguard Emergency Services; NHS and HSC Bodies, including Ambulance Services; Registered Charities; Registered Social Landlords; or any public body established by or under the Scotland Act 1998 or any Act of the Scottish Parliament. Details of the classification of end user establishments and geographical areas is available on: http://www.espo.org/About-us-%281%29/FAQs/Legal

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f233dd8-47ae-4706-9e44-9cf0743e9f40 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Apr 2018 |
| Contract period | 3 Apr 2018 - 2 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £80,000,000 |
| 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 | ESPO |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE19 1ES |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Enderby |
| Westminster constituency | South Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | ASKEWS LIBRARY SERVICES; BERTRAM LIBRARY SERVICES; PETERS BOOKSELLING SERVICES; STAR BOOKS; TRANS UK SUPPLIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 22000000 - Printed matter and related products
- 30234300 - Compact disks (CDs)
- 30234400 - Digital versatile disks (DVDs)
- 32353000 - Sound recordings
- 92120000 - Motion-picture or video-tape distribution services

## Release History

- 25 Apr 2018 at 10:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f233dd8-47ae-4706-9e44-9cf0743e9f40
- 31 Jan 2018 at 13:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f79229cb-b9d3-4e2a-839c-150ce5e3acd0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f233dd8-47ae-4706-9e44-9cf0743e9f40
  25th April 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f79229cb-b9d3-4e2a-839c-150ce5e3acd0
  31st January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.eastmidstenders.org
  East Mids Tenders

## Notice URLs

- http://www.espo.org
- http://www.espo.org/About-us-%281%29/FAQs/Legal
- https://www.espo.org/ESPO/media/Documents/FAQs/ESPO-s_powers_to_trade__website_-2016-12-22.pdf

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