--- title: "ID 5943773 DoF Procurement of monographs for NICS Libraries" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050e99" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-050e99" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050e99.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050e99.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE" published: "2025-08-20" --- # ID 5943773 DoF Procurement of monographs for NICS Libraries Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050e99 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-050e99) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050e99.json) ## Summary The Department of Finance of the United Kingdom has successfully completed a procurement process for the supply and delivery of monographs in both print and electronic formats, mainly for NICS libraries and the Northern Ireland Assembly. This contract, valued at £420,000 gross, covers printed matter and related products and is divided into two lots: general publications and e-books. The procurement followed an open procedure and was finalised with contract signing on the 13th of August, 2025. The associated contracting period is set to run from the 17th of August, 2025, to the 16th of August, 2028, with the possibility of a one-year extension. The suppliers awarded under this contract are Browns Books, an SME from East Yorkshire, and EBSCO INTERNATIONAL INC., a large-scale supplier based in London. This procurement contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in printed and digital publications. Suppliers in the book and e-book distribution industry, especially those with experience working within the public sector, are well-suited for such tenders. Given the extensive subject coverage required and the involvement of central government entities, companies that can offer a broad and diverse catalogue with competitive pricing will benefit significantly from engaging in similar future opportunities. Moreover, small and medium enterprises that specialise in niche publications or can offer additional value in terms of delivery and bibliographic support may find lucrative opportunities in competitive tender processes like this. ## Notice The Department of Finance (DoF) requires the supply and delivery of monographs in both print and electronic format to all beneficiaries of the contract including the NICS libraries and the Northern Ireland Assembly. The Contract will include other libraries and public bodies who purchase books and ebooks which are listed at Appendix A of the Specification. The scope of the contract is in two Lots. Lot 1. General publications (publications generally available from a variety of publishers with a wide subject coverage)and Lot 2. E-books (general publications as in Lot 1 published in electronic format). ### Lot Information General publications Lot 1 requires the Supplier to provide publications generally available from a variety of publishers with a wide subject coverage Renewal: Following the initial contract period there is one option to extend for a further period of one year. Following the initial contract period E-books Lot 2 requires the Supplier to provide a wide selection of published books in ebook format. Renewal: Following the initial contract period there is one option to extend for a further period of one year. Following the initial contract period ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049983-2025 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Aug 2025 | | Submission deadline | 11 Jun 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 29 Jul 2025 | | Contract period | 16 Aug 2025 - 16 Aug 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £350,000 | | Lots value | £350,000 | | Awards value | £350,000 | | Contracts value | £350,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active, Pending | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE | | Additional buyers | DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE - CPD - SUPPLIES & SERVICES DIVISION | | Locality | BELFAST | | Post town | Northern Ireland | | Postcode | BT4 3SX | | Country | Northern Ireland | | ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland | | ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland | | ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast | | Local authority | Belfast | | Electoral ward | Sydenham | | Westminster constituency | Belfast East | | Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 2 | | Supplier names | BROWNS BOOKS; EBSCO INTERNATIONAL | ## 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 - 22113000 - Library books - 22120000 - Publications - 22121000 - Technical publications ## Release History - 20 Aug 2025 at 07:01 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049983-2025 - 31 Jul 2025 at 10:27 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044661-2025 - 30 Jul 2025 at 19:06 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044520-2025 - 8 May 2025 at 10:51 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019665-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049983-2025 20th August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044661-2025 31st July 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044520-2025 30th July 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019665-2025 8th May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.ebsco.com - https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps - https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/ - https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/ar - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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