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title: "NEPO418 Library books & Digital Content"
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# NEPO418 Library books & Digital Content

Buyer: THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02d81a

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## Summary

The Association of North East Councils (NEPO) is currently in the award stage of the procurement process for the "NEPO418 Library Books & Digital Content" framework agreement. This multi-supplier, multi-lot procurement focuses on providing library books and digital content to contracting authorities across the United Kingdom. The procurement was initiated with an open procedure aimed at establishing long-term partnerships with suppliers, with the relevant tender period having concluded on 17 January 2022. The framework includes various lots targeting categories such as adult fiction, children's fiction, and digital content.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the publishing, media, and digital content sectors. Companies capable of supplying a diverse range of library books and interactive digital materials are well-positioned to benefit from participating in this framework. Additionally, suppliers who emphasise quality, social value, and competitive pricing will have advantages, as these criteria are crucial for evaluation against awarded contracts. With a significant budget earmarked for this initiative, potential suppliers should explore getting involved to expand their market presence within the public sector.

## Notice

The Association of North East Councils Trading as the North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO) seeks to establish a multi-supplier, multi-lot Framework Agreement for the provision of library books and digital content for use by contracting authorities throughout the United Kingdom The Framework Agreement will be made available to all Members and Associate Members of NEPO including Local Authorities and other Contracting Authorities located in the United Kingdom. A list of Members of NEPO is available here https://www.nepo.org/about and a list of Associate Members is available here https://www.nepo.org/associate-membership/list. NEPO does not give any guarantee and/or warrant the actual value of orders (if any)which will be placed with the successful suppliers by any Contracting Authority using the Framework Agreement pursuant to this process and accepts no liability thereof.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Adult Fiction, Non-Fiction Books & Multi-media Materials

NEPO are using an Open procedure for the procurement of this Framework Agreement for Library Books & Digital Content. Lot 1 of the Framework Agreement will be awarded to a maximum of two suppliers able to provide a comprehensive selection of Adult Fiction, Non-Fiction and Reference Books along with Multimedia Materials (CDs, DVDs, Blu Rays).Tenderers will be evaluated in accordance with the award criteria contained within the invitation to tender documents. NEPO does not give any guarantee and/or warrant the actual value of orders (if any) which will be placed with the successful suppliers by any Contracting Authority using the Framework Agreement pursuant to this process and accepts no liability thereof.

Renewal: This Framework Agreement will be a direct replacement for the current NEPO418 Library Books & eBooks Framework; it is anticipated that the succeeding framework agreement will be subject to future renewals.

Lot 2 - Children's Fiction, Non-Fiction Books & Multimedia Materials

NEPO are using an Open procedure for the procurement of this Framework Agreement for Library Books & Digital Content. Lot 2 of the Framework Agreement will be awarded to a maximum of two suppliers able to provide a comprehensive selection of Children's Fiction, Non-Fiction Books along with Multimedia Materials (CDs, DVDs, Blu Rays). Tenderers will be evaluated in accordance with the award criteria contained within the invitation to tender documents. NEPO does not give any guarantee and/or warrant the actual value of orders (if any) which will be placed with the successful suppliers by any Contracting Authority using the Framework Agreement pursuant to this process and accepts no liability thereof.

Renewal: This Framework Agreement will be a direct replacement for the current NEPO418 Library Books & eBooks Framework; it is anticipated that the succeeding framework agreement will be subject to future renewals.

Lot 3 - Wrap Service; Fiction, Non-Fiction Books & Multimedia Materials

NEPO are using an Open procedure for the procurement of this Framework Agreement for Library Books & Digital Content. Lot 3 of the Framework Agreement will be awarded to a maximum of two suppliers able to provide a comprehensive selection of Fiction, Non-Fiction and Reference Books along with Multimedia Materials (CDs, DVDs, Blu Rays). Tenderers will be evaluated in accordance with the award criteria contained within the invitation to tender documents. NEPO does not give any guarantee and/or warrant the actual value of orders (if any) which will be placed with the successful suppliers by any Contracting Authority using the Framework Agreement pursuant to this process and accepts no liability thereof.

Renewal: This Framework Agreement will be a direct replacement for the current NEPO418 Library Books & eBooks Framework; it is anticipated that the succeeding framework agreement will be subject to future renewals.

Lot 4 - Digital Content

NEPO are using an Open procedure for the procurement of this Framework Agreement for Library Books & Digital Content. Lot 4 of the Framework Agreement will be awarded to a maximum of four suppliers able to provide a comprehensive selection of digital content. Lot 4 will be divided into 3 sub-lots: 4a eBooks & eAudiobooks 4b eMagazines & eNewspapers 4c eComics Tenderers will be evaluated in accordance with the award criteria contained within the invitation to tender documents NEPO does not give any guarantee and/or warrant the actual value of orders (if any) which will be placed with the successful suppliers by any Contracting Authority using the Framework Agreement pursuant to this process and accepts no liability thereof.

Renewal: This Framework Agreement will be a direct replacement for the current NEPO418 Library Books & eBooks Framework; it is anticipated that the succeeding framework agreement will be subject to future renewals.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012138-2022 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | 12 Nov 2021 |
| Award date | 18 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 12-24 months from the Framework Agreement expiry date. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000,000 |
| Lots value | £15,500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £15,680,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED |
| Additional buyers | THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED (NEPO) |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 3AF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Gateshead |
| Electoral ward | Bridges |
| Westminster constituency | Gateshead Central and Whickham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | A T LITTLE & SONS LTD T/A BROWNS BOOKS; ASKEWS AND HOLTS LIBRARY SERVICES; BIBLIOTHECA; BOLINDA; OVERDRIVE GLOBAL; ULVERSCROFT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 22113000 - Library books
- 48160000 - Library software package

## Release History

- 10 May 2022 at 12:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012138-2022
- 8 Dec 2021 at 13:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030514-2021
- 23 Aug 2021 at 12:56 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020651-2021

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- http://directory.scottishhousingregulator.gov.uk/pages/default.aspx
- http://hwb.wales.gov.uk/
- http://unistats.direct.gov.uk/institutions/
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- http://www.communities.gov.uk/newsroom/factsandfigures/housingplanning1/facts/socialhousing/?id=1822644
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- http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Dl1/Directories/Localcouncils/index.htm
- http://www.fire.org.uk/fire-brigades.html
- http://www.firescotland.gov.uk/your-area.aspx
- http://www.fireservice.co.uk/information/ukfrs
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- http://www.hefce.ac.uk/workprovide/unicoll/fecs/
- http://www.hefce.ac.uk/workprovide/unicoll/heis/
- http://www.hscni.net/index.php?link=trusts
- http://www.nepo.org
- http://www.nhs.uk/ServiceDirectories/Pages/AcuteTrustListing.aspx
- http://www.nidirect.gov.uk/local-councils-in-northern-ireland
- http://www.nifrs.org/areas-districts/
- http://www.northernireland.gov.uk/gov.htm
- http://www.oscr.org.uk/
- http://www.police-information.co.uk/index.html
- http://www.psni.police.uk/index.htm
- http://www.schoolswebdirectory.co.uk/localauthorities.php
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2012/02/2421/1
- http://www.scotland.police.uk/
- http://www.scottishambulance.com/AboutUs/HowWeOrganised.aspx
- http://www.scottishambulance.com/TheService/organised.aspx
- http://www.sell2wales.gov.uk/Search/search_Auth.aspx
- http://www.ukschoolsdirectory.net
- http://www.wales.nhs.uk/nhswalesaboutus/structure
- https://education.gov.scot/ParentZone
- https://gov.wales/topics/housing-and-regeneration/publications/registered-social-landlords-in-wales/?lang=en
- https://idea.org.uk/
- https://www.communities-ni.gov.uk/contact
- https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/
- https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/articles/list-public-bodies-which-ni-public-procurement-policy-applies
- https://www.gov.uk/check-a-university-is-officially-recognised/recognised-bodies
- https://www.gov.uk/find-school-in-england
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/maritime-and-coastguard-agency
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/current-registered-providers-of-social-housing
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/open-academies-and-academy-projects-in-development
- https://www.nepo.org/about
- https://www.nepo.org/associate-membership/list
- https://www.nepo.org/associate-membership/permissible-users
- https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/housing-associations
- https://www.ons.gov.uk/
- https://www.police.uk/forces/

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