--- title: "376F_18 Library Stock" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ff6ba48a-ea0e-49e6-83c1-2b495b47ce09" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ff6ba48a-ea0e-49e6-83c1-2b495b47ce09" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ff6ba48a-ea0e-49e6-83c1-2b495b47ce09.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ff6ba48a-ea0e-49e6-83c1-2b495b47ce09.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "ESPO" published: "2017-08-29" --- # 376F_18 Library Stock Buyer: ESPO Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ff6ba48a-ea0e-49e6-83c1-2b495b47ce09 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ff6ba48a-ea0e-49e6-83c1-2b495b47ce09) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ff6ba48a-ea0e-49e6-83c1-2b495b47ce09.json) ## Summary ESPO is preparing to initiate a significant tender process for the renewal of its Library Stock framework, classified under printed matter and related products. This procurement is part of the planning stage, with a projected budget of £80 million spanning from 1 April 2018 to 31 March 2021, and will involve multi-supplier contracts covering a range of library stock materials. Interested parties must express their interest by 29 September 2017 to ensure participation in this forthcoming opportunity. This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses, particularly those involved in supplying educational materials, including books, reference materials, and multimedia items like CDs and DVDs. Companies that can provide serviced stock, complete with labels and RFID tags, are particularly well-suited to compete. As a Central Purchasing Body, ESPO’s framework will be accessible to various public bodies throughout the UK, including local authorities and educational establishments, making this a prime opportunity for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises to expand their market reach. ## Notice ESPO intends to renew its existing framework covering the supply of library stock materials. The new framework will be multi-supplier, and will include categories of stock such as, adult and children's fiction and non-fiction books, reference material, CDs, DVDs, periodicals, computer games, etc. Stock will generally be required to be supplied 'serviced', i.e. complete with stock labels, date stamps, RFID tags, etc. The purpose of this notice is to enable interested parties to engage with ESPO to discuss the products and services currently available in the market, options regarding the structure of the procurement and the anticipated direction of future market developments. To participate in this market consultation please express an interest (please see instructions in section II.2.14) and contact Louis Blake by sending a message through the E-procurement portal, by 29.9.2017. The framework agreement will have 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 To express an interest: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '376F_18', (d) Express an interest. Please note this is a Prior Information Notice and tender documentation is not available yet. Additional information: To express an interest: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '376F_18', (d) Express an interest. Please note this is a Prior Information Notice and tender documentation is not available yet. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5dbf151d-cab1-4d90-a1be-7160d32ad55b | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Aug 2017 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 3 Nov 2017 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £80,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 22 - Printed matter and related products ### Codes - 22000000 - Printed matter and related products ## Release History - 29 Aug 2017 at 09:27 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5dbf151d-cab1-4d90-a1be-7160d32ad55b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5dbf151d-cab1-4d90-a1be-7160d32ad55b 29th August 2017 - Future 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 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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