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title: "Supply of Books, Downloads and Associated Services - Y20018"
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# Supply of Books, Downloads and Associated Services - Y20018

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A KCS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02b44c

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## Summary

Kent County Council, through KCS Professional Services, is initiating a tender for the "Supply of Books, Downloads and Associated Services - Y20018". This multi-supplier framework aims to deliver printed books, e-books, audio books, and associated services, classified under CPV code 22000000. The procurement is currently at the Tender stage, with a submission deadline originally set for the 28th of July, 2021. The contract period spans 1440 days, and it covers various delivery addresses across the UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the publishing and educational sectors, particularly those involved in the supply of printed and digital books. Companies providing cataloguing services, digital lending platforms, and those with expertise in children's literature will be well-suited for participation. The competitive nature of this tender, driven by the framework's seven specific lots, allows for diverse businesses, from SMEs to larger enterprises, to engage and potentially expand their market presence.

## Notice

KCS Professional Services, acting for and on behalf of Kent County Council (KCC), wish to create a national, user friendly, time and cost effective Framework Agreement for the supply of Printed Books (fiction, non fiction, curriculum and reference), e-Books, Audio Books and Associated Services. This will be a multi supplier framework. The Framework Agreement will be split into 7 LOTs: LOT 1 - Books- published in the UK LOT 2 - Books- published outside the UK LOT 3 - Curriculum and reference books LOT 4- Books, curriculum and reference books LOT 5 - E-audio books and accessories LOT 6 - E-books and accessories LOT 7 - E-audio books, E-books and accessories

### Lot Information

Books- published in the UK

LOT 1 is for the provision of books which are published in the UK and will include fiction and non-fiction books for adults, juniors and children. The solution will offer a range of genres and titles for purchase through a portal or website for delivery. There may be associated services including, but not be limited to; library stocking and related services, training, CD's and DVD's. Additional information: To gain access and complete the necessary documents please follow the instruction below Visit - WWW.Kentbusinessportal.org.uk Select - Opportunities Select Organisation - Commercial Services Select the opportunity appropriate to you from the list provided Express interest - you may need to register first Once successful expression is completed you can access and complete the requirements in two ways 1 - when you register you will receive a successful registration email, this also contains an link taking you direct to the opportunity 2 - when you log in to proactis go to my activities, select commercial services and you will be presented with the opportunity. Following the instruction from herein

Books- published outside the UK

LOT 2 is for the provision of books which are published outside the UK and will include fiction and non-fiction books for adults, juniors and children. The solution will offer a range of genres and titles for purchase through a portal or website for delivery. There may be associated services including, but not be limited to; library stocking and related services, training, CD's and DVD's. Additional information: To gain access and complete the necessary documents please follow the instruction below Visit - WWW.Kentbusinessportal.org.uk Select - Opportunities Select Organisation - Commercial Services Select the opportunity appropriate to you from the list provided Express interest - you may need to register first Once successful expression is completed you can access and complete the requirements in two ways 1 - when you register you will receive a successful registration email, this also contains an link taking you direct to the opportunity 2 - when you log in to proactis go to my activities, select commercial services and you will be presented with the opportunity. Following the instruction from herein

Curriculum and reference books

LOT 3 is for the provision of curriculum books which will include textbooks, OUP (Oxford University Press) publications, revision guides, dictionaries, reading scheme sets maps and reference materials. This LOT is also for non-educational Customers such as local authority for reference books related to their specific areas of work. They should be able to be purchased through a portal or website for delivery. There may be associated services including, but not be limited to; library stocking and related services, training, CD's and DVD's. Additional information: To gain access and complete the necessary documents please follow the instruction below Visit - WWW.Kentbusinessportal.org.uk Select - Opportunities Select Organisation - Commercial Services Select the opportunity appropriate to you from the list provided Express interest - you may need to register first Once successful expression is completed you can access and complete the requirements in two ways 1 - when you register you will receive a successful registration email, this also contains an link taking you direct to the opportunity 2 - when you log in to proactis go to my activities, select commercial services and you will be presented with the opportunity. Following the instruction from herein

Books, curriculum and reference books

LOT 4 is for the provision of books published inside and outside the UK and curriculum and reference books. Suppliers awarded to LOT's 1,2,and 3 will automatically be added to LOT 4. Additional information: To gain access and complete the necessary documents please follow the instruction below Visit - WWW.Kentbusinessportal.org.uk Select - Opportunities Select Organisation - Commercial Services Select the opportunity appropriate to you from the list provided Express interest - you may need to register first Once successful expression is completed you can access and complete the requirements in two ways 1 - when you register you will receive a successful registration email, this also contains an link taking you direct to the opportunity 2 - when you log in to proactis go to my activities, select commercial services and you will be presented with the opportunity. Following the instruction from herein

E-audio books and accessories

LOT 5 is for the provision of audio books and e-audio books for adults, juniors and children. For audiobooks, solutions will offer a range of titles for purchase via a portal or website in a tape, CD, MP3 or any other updated formats which are available. E-audio book solutions will again offer a range of titles via a portal or website for purchase virtually on a range of devices including smartphones, tablets, e-readers and desktop PC's. There may be associated services including, but not be limited to; library stocking and related services, training, CD's and DVD's. Additional information: The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No two.2.14) Additional informationII.2.14) Additional information To gain access and complete the necessary documents please follow the instruction below Visit - WWW.Kentbusinessportal.org.uk Select - Opportunities Select Organisation - Commercial Services Select the opportunity appropriate to you from the list provided Express interest - you may need to register first Once successful expression is completed you can access and complete the requirements in two ways 1 - when you register you will receive a successful registration email, this also contains an link taking you direct to the opportunity 2 - when you log in to proactis go to my activities, select commercial services and you will be presented with the opportunity. Following the instruction from herein

E-books and accessories

LOT 6 is for the provision of e- books and accessories for adults, juniors and children. This lot is for digital lending platforms to provide eBook accessibility Solutions will offer a range of eBook titles via a portal or website, where Customers can purchase content virtually on a range of devices including smart phones, e-readers, tablets and desktop PC's. There may be associated services including, but not be limited to; library stocking and related services, training, CD's and DVD's. Additional information: To gain access and complete the necessary documents please follow the instruction below Visit - WWW.Kentbusinessportal.org.uk Select - Opportunities Select Organisation - Commercial Services Select the opportunity appropriate to you from the list provided Express interest - you may need to register first Once successful expression is completed you can access and complete the requirements in two ways 1 - when you register you will receive a successful registration email, this also contains an link taking you direct to the opportunity 2 - when you log in to proactis go to my activities, select commercial services and you will be presented with the opportunity. Following the instruction from herein

E-audio books, E-books and accessories

LOT 7 is for the provision of e-audio books, e-books and accessories. Suppliers awarded to LOT's 5 and 6 will automatically be added to LOT 7. Additional information: To gain access and complete the necessary documents please follow the instruction below Visit - WWW.Kentbusinessportal.org.uk Select - Opportunities Select Organisation - Commercial Services Select the opportunity appropriate to you from the list provided Express interest - you may need to register first Once successful expression is completed you can access and complete the requirements in two ways 1 - when you register you will receive a successful registration email, this also contains an link taking you direct to the opportunity 2 - when you log in to proactis go to my activities, select commercial services and you will be presented with the opportunity. Following the instruction from herein

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002940-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active, Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A KCS) |
| Additional buyers | COMMERCIAL SERVICES |
| Locality | WEST MALLING |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME19 4YT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ46 West Kent |
| Local authority | Tonbridge and Malling |
| Electoral ward | Kings Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 9 |
| Supplier names | BIBLIOTHECA; BOLINDA DIGITAL; OH!SEE; OUTSTANDING MD; OVERDRIVE; PETERS BOOKSELLING; RYEFIELD INVESTMENTS; STAR BOOKS; WATERSTONE BOOKSELLERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22000000 - Printed matter and related products
- 22100000 - Printed books, brochures and leaflets
- 22111000 - School books
- 22113000 - Library books

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2022 at 10:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002940-2022
- 27 Jul 2021 at 17:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011482-2021
- 8 Jul 2021 at 08:30 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015809-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://directory.scottishhousingregulator.gov.uk/pages/default.aspx
- http://gov.wales/topics/housing-and-regeneration/publications/registered-social-landlords-in-wales/?lang=en
- http://wales.gov.uk/topics/localgovernment/?skip=1andlang=en
- http://www.charity.org.gg/Find
- http://www.commercialservices.org.uk
- http://www.cosla.gov.uk/scottish-local-government
- http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Dl1/Directories/A-ZOfCentralGovernment/inde.htm
- http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Dl1/Directories/Localcouncils/index.htm
- http://www.eastamb.nhs.uk
- http://www.emas.nhs.uk
- http://www.fireservice.co.uk/information/ukfrs/
- http://www.gha.gg/
- http://www.guernsey.police.uk/
- http://www.harbours.gg/guernsey-coastguard-rnli
- http://www.hscni.net/index.php?link=trusts
- http://www.jerseycharities.org/members
- http://www.londonambulance.nhs.uk
- http://www.mod.police.uk
- http://www.neas.nhs.uk
- http://www.niamb.co.uk/
- http://www.nidirect.gov.uk/local-councils-in-northern-ireland
- http://www.npas.police.uk/
- http://www.nwas.nhs.uk
- http://www.oscr.org.uk/
- http://www.police.uk/forces.htm
- http://www.ports.je/JerseyCoastguard/Pages/default.aspx
- http://www.procurementservicesgroup.org.uk
- http://www.schoolswebdirectory.co.uk/index.php
- http://www.scotland.police.uk/
- http://www.scottishambulance.com/AboutUs/HowWeOrganised.aspx
- http://www.secamb.nhs.uk
- http://www.show.scot.nhs.uk/organisations/index.aspx
- http://www.southcentralambulance.nhs.uk
- http://www.swast.nhs.uk
- http://www.ukschoolsdirectory.net/
- http://www.universitiesuk.ac.uk/aboutus/members/Pages/default.aspx
- http://www.wales.nhs.uk/nhswalesaboutus/structure
- http://www.wmas.nhs.uk
- http://www.yas.nhs.uk
- https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/
- https://jersey.police.uk/
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=ae420aad-7bbc-eb11-810c-005056b64545
- https://stjohn.gg/
- https://www.ambulance.wales.nhs.uk/
- https://www.btp.police.uk/
- https://www.charitycommissionni.org.uk/charity-search/
- https://www.gov.gg/article/119652/Health-Social-Care--Wellbeing
- https://www.gov.gg/article/152949/Government-Departments
- https://www.gov.gg/article/163185/Education-Working--Retiring
- https://www.gov.im/about-the-government/departments/health-and-social-care/
- https://www.gov.im/categories/education-training-and-careers/schools-and-colleges/
- https://www.gov.im/categories/health-and-wellbeing/isle-of-man-ambulance-service/
- https://www.gov.im/categories/home-and-neighbourhood/affordable-housing/public-sector-housing/housing-authority-contacts/
- https://www.gov.im/categories/home-and-neighbourhood/charities/index-of-registered-charities-and-departmental-information/
- https://www.gov.im/categories/home-and-neighbourhood/local-authorities/local-authority-contacts/
- https://www.gov.im/coastguard
- https://www.gov.je/Education/Schools/FindingSchool/Pages/default.aspx
- https://www.gov.je/Government/Departments/HealthSocialServices/Pages/index.aspx
- https://www.gov.je/Government/Departments/HomeAffairs/Pages/default.aspx
- https://www.gov.je/Government/Departments/Pages/default.aspx
- https://www.gov.je/Home/RentingBuying/OtherRentalOptions/Pages/OtherHousing.aspx
- https://www.gov.je/pages/contacts.aspx?contactid=87
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/charity-commission
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/civil-nuclear-constabulary
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/maritime-and-coastguard-agency/about/access-and-opening
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/current-registered-providers-of-social-housing
- https://www.iompolice.im/
- https://www.local.gov.uk/topics
- https://www.nhs.uk/servicedirectories/pages/nhstrustlisting.aspx
- https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/housing-associations
- https://www.police.uk/dyfed-powys/
- https://www.police.uk/gwent/
- https://www.police.uk/north-wales/
- https://www.police.uk/northern-ireland/
- https://www.police.uk/south-wales/
- https://www.registers.service.gov.uk/registers
- https://www.ukfirestations.co.uk/brigades

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