--- title: "Western European Language Books" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0300dc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0300dc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0300dc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0300dc.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BRITISH LIBRARY" published: "2021-12-14" --- # Western European Language Books Buyer: BRITISH LIBRARY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0300dc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0300dc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0300dc.json) ## Summary The British Library in London is currently conducting an open tender process for the supply of Western European language books, with a total estimated value of £579,000. This procurement, classified under goods and specifically for printed books, is in the tender stage and is accepting submissions until 21 January 2022. The contract is set to commence on 1 April 2022 and will run for a two-year period, concluding on 31 March 2024, with possible extensions of three additional years. Interested suppliers can bid on various lots focused on German, Dutch, Italian, and Spanish language materials, with substantial annual funding allocated per lot. This tender represents a significant opportunity for suppliers in the publishing and library services sectors to expand their business with a prestigious institution. Companies that can offer a mix of high-quality printed monographs, standing orders, and associated services like bibliographic data and notification services will be particularly well-suited to compete. The emphasis on service speed, fulfilment rate, and efficiency suggests that businesses with strong logistical capabilities and automated processes will have a competitive advantage in submitting successful bids for this contract. ## Notice This framework is for the supply of Western European monographs including monographs in series on standing order and a number of multi-volume works to the British Library. In addition to the material the Library is seeking associated services such as approval plans, notification services, bibliographic data, EDI and process efficiencies. While the supplier's speed of service and response are very important, the fulfilment rate and, where specified, the ability to provide approval plans, notification services and/or selection tools fully adequate to the Library's needs are of especial importance. Suppliers who do not have the capacity to provide approval plans, but do have the capacity to provide notifications should not be discouraged from submitting a bid. Quality of service provided by the supplier in terms of invoicing, response to orders, response claims as well as efficiency of transaction through the use of automation are also important. ### Lot Information WESTERN EUROPEAN LANGUAGE BOOKS There are 5 Lots, suppliers may tender for one, multiple lots, or the business as a whole. Lot 1a German - speaking countries - monographs. PS75,000 per annum on approximately 2000 books Lot 1b German - speaking countries - standing orders.PS250,000 per annum on approximately 2300 standing order series Lot 2 Dutch & Flemish monographs and standing orders. PS30,000 per annum on approximately 800 books and PS100,000 on approximately 530 standing order series Lot 3 Italian - speaking countries monographs and standing orders. PS40,000 per annum on approximately 2000 books and PS45,000 on approximately 475 standing order series Lot 4 Spain & Andorra monographs and standing orders. PS35,000 per annum on approximately 1500 books and PS4,000 on approximately 140 standing order series Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/F4P3XZ7V65 Renewal: 3 x 12 months ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031077-2021 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Dec 2021 | | Submission deadline | 21 Jan 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £579,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BRITISH LIBRARY | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | North West London | | Postcode | NW1 2DB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden | | Local authority | Camden | | Electoral ward | St Pancras & Somers Town | | Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 22 - Printed matter and related products ### Codes - 22110000 - Printed books ## Release History - 14 Dec 2021 at 12:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031077-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.bl.uk - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/F4P3XZ7V65 - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Printed-books./F4P3XZ7V65 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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