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title: "376F_22 Library Stock"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02ec8c"
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# 376F_22 Library Stock

Buyer: ESPO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02ec8c

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## Summary

ESPO, a central purchasing body based in Leicester, is currently engaged in the procurement process for the "376F_22 Library Stock" tender. This initiative is aimed at renewing a framework agreement for the supply of library stock materials—which includes printed matter such as adult and children's fiction and non-fiction books—as part of their goods procurement category. The tender process employs an open procedure and is expected to culminate in contract awards by 19 November 2021. The resultant framework will feature multiple suppliers, with the contract period running from 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2024, with the possibility of a 24-month extension.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the publishing and distribution sectors, particularly those specialising in printed materials. Suppliers who can efficiently provide serviced library stock, equipped with stock labels, date stamps, and RFID tags would be well-suited to compete. Businesses targeting public sector clients, such as local authorities and educational institutions, will find this framework particularly advantageous for increasing their market reach and expanding service capabilities within the public sector.

## Notice

ESPO intends to renew its existing framework covering the supply of library stock materials. The resulting framework will feature multiple suppliers, and will include categories of print books such as, adult and children's fiction and non-fiction books and reference material. Stock will generally be required to be supplied 'serviced', i.e. complete with stock labels, date stamps, RFID tags, etc.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Adult Stock

This lot will include the following stock categories: * Adult fiction * Adult non-fiction * Reference Suppliers will be expected to be able to provide stock from within all of the above categories. Stock will generally be required to be supplied 'serviced', i.e. complete with stock labels, date stamps, RFID tags, etc.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

Lot 2 - Children's Stock

This lot will include the following stock categories: * Children's fiction * Children's non-fiction Suppliers will be expected to be able to provide stock from within both of the above categories. Stock will generally be required to be supplied 'serviced', i.e. complete with stock labels, date stamps, RFID tags, etc.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

Lot 3 - Combined Children's and Adult Stock

This lot will include the following stock categories: * Adult fiction * Adult non-fiction * Reference * Children's fiction * Children's non-fiction Suppliers will be expected to be able to provide stock from within both of the above categories. Stock will generally be required to be supplied 'serviced', i.e. complete with stock labels, date stamps, RFID tags, etc.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006403-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000,000 |
| Lots value | £75,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £75,000,000 |

## Status

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

## 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 | A .T. LITTLE & SONS LTD T/A BROWNS BOOKS; ASKEWS AND HOLTS LIBRARY SERVICES; JAMES BENNETT PTY; PETERS; RYEFIELD INVESTMENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22000000 - Printed matter and related products
- 22110000 - Printed books

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2022 at 09:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006403-2022
- 15 Oct 2021 at 16:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025887-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.espo.org/
- https://www.eastmidstenders.org/
- https://www.espo.org/
- https://www.espo.org/amfile/file/download/file/9608/
- https://www.espo.org/legal
- https://www.justice.gov.uk/

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