--- title: "ID 3487833 Dof - Library Service - Supply and delivery of Monographs" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02b8d5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02b8d5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02b8d5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02b8d5.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE" published: "2021-08-18" --- # ID 3487833 Dof - Library Service - Supply and delivery of Monographs Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02b8d5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02b8d5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02b8d5.json) ## Summary The procurement process initiated by the Department of Finance involves the establishment of a contract for the supply and delivery of monographs in both print and electronic formats. This initiative, titled "ID 3487833 Dof - Library Service – Supply and delivery of Monographs," is classified under the goods category and falls within the printed matter and related products industry. The tender is currently in the active stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 8th July 2021. Businesses interested in this opportunity must prepare their bids electronically and adhere to submission terms as outlined in the tender documentation. This tender opens significant avenues for businesses specialising in publishing and distribution, particularly those engaged in producing printed materials and e-books. Companies well-suited for this competition include publishers of general publications and technical documents, as well as electronic content providers. With an estimated total contract value of £500,000, the opportunity to supply both lots can enable suppliers to significantly expand their market presence within public sector contracts, especially in delivering high-quality, diverse reading materials to government bodies and the Northern Ireland Assembly. ## Notice The NICS, which will be referred to as the "Authority", through the Department of Finance, requires to establish a contract for the supply and delivery of monographs in both print and electronic format to all beneficiaries of the contract including the Authority and the Northern Ireland Assembly. A full list of Contract users is provided in the Specification document. The scope of the contract is in two Lots. Each lot will be evaluated and awarded independently. Tenderers may apply for one or both Lots: Lot 1. General publications (publications generally available from a variety of publishers with a wide subject coverage) Lot 2. E-books (general publications as in Lot 1 published in electronic format) ### Lot Information Lot 1. General publications The NICS, which will be referred to as the "Authority", through the Department of Finance, requires to establish a contract for the supply and delivery of monographs in both print and electronic format to all beneficiaries of the contract including the Authority and the Northern Ireland Assembly. A full list of Contract users is provided in the Specification document. The scope of the contract is in two Lots. Each lot will be evaluated and awarded independently. Tenderers may apply for one or both Lots: Lot 1. General publications (publications generally available from a variety of publishers with a wide subject coverage) Lot 2. E-books (general publications as in Lot 1 published in electronic format) Additional information: The figure in II.1.7 is the maximum estimated total contract value for both Lots. The maximum estimated value for Lot 1 is PS300,000. Options: The contract will be for an initial period of three years commencing on the date of award and will contain anoption for renewal for a further period of one year. Renewal: The contract will be for an initial period of three years commencing on the date of award and will contain an option for renewal for a further period of one year. Lot 2. E-books The NICS, which will be referred to as the "Authority", through the Department of Finance, requires to establish a contract for the supply and delivery of monographs in both print and electronic format to all beneficiaries of the contract including the Authority and the Northern Ireland Assembly. A full list of Contract users is provided in the Specification document. The scope of the contract is in two Lots. Each lot will be evaluated and awarded independently. Tenderers may apply for one or both Lots: Lot 1. General publications (publications generally available from a variety of publishers with a wide subject coverage) Lot 2. E-books (general publications as in Lot 1 published in electronic format) Additional information: The figure in II.1.7 is the maximum estimated total contract value for both Lots. The maximum estimated value for Lot 2 PS200,000 Options: The contract will be for an initial period of three years commencing on the date of award and will contain anoption for renewal for a further period of one year. Renewal: The contract will be for an initial period of three years commencing on the date of award and will contain an option for renewal for a further period of one year. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020203-2021 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Aug 2021 | | Submission deadline | 8 Jul 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 16 Aug 2021 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Following the expiry of this contract | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | Lots value | £500,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £500,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE | | Locality | BELFAST | | Post town | Northern Ireland | | Postcode | BT4 3SB | | Country | Northern Ireland | | ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland | | ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland | | ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast | | Local authority | Belfast | | Electoral ward | Stormont | | Westminster constituency | Belfast East | | Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 2 | | Supplier names | EBSCO INTERNATIONAL; PROQUEST | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 22 - Printed matter and related products ### Codes - 22000000 - Printed matter and related products - 22100000 - Printed books, brochures and leaflets - 22110000 - Printed books - 22120000 - Publications - 22121000 - Technical publications ## Release History - 18 Aug 2021 at 12:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020203-2021 - 7 Jun 2021 at 10:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012644-2021 ## Notice URLs - https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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