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title: "Books & eBooks"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000715819"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE"
published: "2023-06-12"
---

# Books & eBooks

Buyer: NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000715819

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## Summary

The tender process for "Books & eBooks" issued by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde has been completed. The organisation is looking for a sole supplier to provide a wide range of health-related books and eBooks to multiple libraries and sites across the NHSGGC Board area. The tender has been awarded to Browns Books, with a contract value of £480,000 signed on 20th March 2023. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the main procurement category is goods.

This tender offers business growth opportunities for suppliers in the book and eBook industry, particularly for companies that can provide a diverse catalogue of health-related materials. Businesses with experience in operating procurement systems and negotiating with publishers would be well-suited to compete. The procurement process involved both technical and commercial award criteria, and successful suppliers will need to adhere to specific financial and experience-based selection criteria outlined in the tender documents.

## Notice

NHSGGC is looking for a sole supplier Book supplier and an eBook supplier covering acute, community, social services, adults and children. The supplier is required to provide access to an extensive catalogue of health and health related books, with a robust and seamless ordering and payment system. The supplier also needs to provide access to an extensive catalogue of health and health related eBooks; and be able to work in partnership with NHSGGC to ensure that we are able to deliver downloadable offline content which is easy for our readers to navigate. The awarded supplier will also be responsible for operation of the procurement system which will locate & provide access to the required collections and negotiate with publishers on behalf of NHSGGC.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NHSGGC wishes to enter into a contract with a sole supplier for a Book and eBook Service. The sole supplier will be responsible for multiple elements of NHSGGC's Book and eBook service.. All further information can be obtained at: https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

Renewal: This contract will have the option for 1 x 12-month extension which is subject to the availability of funding.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN480823 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 12 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2023 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £480,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G4 0SF |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Dennistoun |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North East |
| Delivery location | TLM8 West Central Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BROWNS BOOKS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 22110000 - Printed books
- 22112000 - Textbooks
- 22113000 - Library books
- 48160000 - Library software package
- 48490000 - Procurement software package

## Release History

- 12 Jun 2023 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN480823
- 20 Dec 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC467298

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC467298
  Books & eBooks - NHSGGC is looking for a sole supplier Book supplier and an eBook supplier covering acute, community, social services, adults and children. The supplier is required to provide access to an extensive catalogue of health and health related books, with a robust and seamless ordering and payment system. The supplier also needs to provide access to an extensive catalogue of health and health related eBooks; and be able to work in partnership with NHSGGC to ensure that we are able to deliver downloadable offline content which is easy for our readers to navigate. The awarded supplier will also be responsible for operation of the procurement system which will locate & provide access to the required collections and negotiate with publishers on behalf of NHSGGC.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN480823
  Books & eBooks - NHSGGC is looking for a sole supplier Book supplier and an eBook supplier covering acute, community, social services, adults and children. The supplier is required to provide access to an extensive catalogue of health and health related books, with a robust and seamless ordering and payment system. The supplier also needs to provide access to an extensive catalogue of health and health related eBooks; and be able to work in partnership with NHSGGC to ensure that we are able to deliver downloadable offline content which is easy for our readers to navigate. The awarded supplier will also be responsible for operation of the procurement system which will locate & provide access to the required collections and negotiate with publishers on behalf of NHSGGC.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhsggc.scot/about-us/procurement/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000715819
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

## Provenance

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