--- title: "Large Print and Audio Books" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000611893" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000611893" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000611893.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000611893.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2021-01-07" --- # Large Print and Audio Books Buyer: ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000611893 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000611893) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000611893.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the "Large Print and Audio Books" contract is managed by Aberdeenshire Council, based in Aberdeen, UK. This tender falls under the goods category and is currently in the Award stage, with awards for various lots completed on 10th September 2020. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, inviting bids from various suppliers to provide large print and audio books suitable for a range of users, including adults, children, and young people. The last date for tender submissions for a previous stage was 25th February 2020. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in publishing or supplying books, especially those focusing on accessible formats. Companies capable of producing or distributing large print and audio titles will be particularly well-suited to compete. The involvement of multiple councils indicates a consolidated demand, offering suppliers the chance to secure substantial contracts which could lead to long-term growth within the sector, especially if they can meet the quality and pricing criteria set out in the tender. ## Notice The successful supplier(s) must be able to supply a range of books in large print and audio books in the appropriate format as required that will: - reflect the range of fiction and non-fictions titles and genres available in standard print format for adults, children and young people - provide a variety of fiction and non-fiction titles to suit the tastes and abilities of all users ### Lot Information Lot One - Large Print for adults and older people Large Print for adults and older people Renewal: The Council shall have the sole option of extending the contract for a further period of 12 months / 1 year after the expiry of the initial term Lot Two - Large Print for Children and Young People Large Print for Children and Young People Renewal: The Council shall have the sole option of extending the contract for a further period of 12 months / 1 year after the expiry of the initial term. Lot Three - Audio Books for Adults and Older People Audio Books for Adults and Older People Renewal: The Council shall have the sole option of extending the contract for a further period of 12 months / 1 year after the expiry of the initial term. Lot Four - Audio Books for Children and Young People Audio Books for Children and Young People Renewal: The Council shall have the sole option of extending the contract for a further period of 12 months / 1 year after the expiry of the initial term. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN403607 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | 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 | 7 Jan 2021 | | Submission deadline | 25 Feb 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 10 Sep 2020 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £96,666 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Active, Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL | | Additional buyers | ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | ABERDEEN | | Post town | Aberdeen | | Postcode | AB16 5GB | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire | | Local authority | Aberdeen City | | Electoral ward | Midstocket/Rosemount | | Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North | | Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 3 | | Supplier names | BOLINDA; ULVERSCROFT; W.F.HOWES | ## 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 - 22114000 - Dictionaries, maps, music books and other books - 22900000 - Miscellaneous printed matter ## Release History - 7 Jan 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN403607 - 23 Jan 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN378450 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN378450&idx=1 27th January 2020 - Invitation to Tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN378450&idx=2 27th January 2020 - Appendix 1 - Statement of Requirements - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN378450&idx=3 27th January 2020 - Appendix 2 - Pricing Schedule - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN378450&idx=4 27th January 2020 - Appendix 3 - Declaration - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN378450&idx=5 27th January 2020 - Appendix 4 - Terms and Conditions of Contract - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN378450&idx=6 27th January 2020 - Appendix 5 - Method Statement - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN378450&idx=7 27th January 2020 - ESPD - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN378450 Large Print and Audio Books - The successful supplier(s) must be able to supply a range of books in large print and audio books in the appropriate format as required that will: - reflect the range of fiction and non-fictions titles and genres available in standard print format for adults, children and young people - provide a variety of fiction and non-fiction titles to suit the tastes and abilities of all users - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN403607 Large Print and Audio Books - The successful supplier(s) must be able to supply a range of books in large print and audio books in the appropriate format as required that will: - reflect the range of fiction and non-fictions titles and genres available in standard print format for adults, children and young people - provide a variety of fiction and non-fiction titles to suit the tastes and abilities of all users ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000611893 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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