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Published 14 Dec 2021, 12:15 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

Western European Language Books

Official notice

Authority: British Library

Framework agreementGoodsOpen procedure
Framework ceiling (notional)£579,000framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 21 Jan 2022
Framework period 2 yrsends 31 Mar 2024 · extension options published · starts 1 Apr 2022

What is being bought

Published requirement description

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.

CPV: Printed books

How this framework works

From the published notice
Places
up to 1 suppliers
Framework period
2 yrs from 1 Apr 2022

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · no lot value published
Lot #1WESTERN EUROPEAN LANGUAGE BOOKSRenewal 2 yrs

There are 5 Lots, suppliers may tender for one, multiple lots, or the business as a whole.

Lot 1a German - speaking countries – monographs. £75,000 per annum on approximately 2000 books

Lot 1b German - speaking countries - standing orders.£250,000 per annum on approximately 2300 standing order series

Lot 2 Dutch & Flemish monographs and standing orders. £30,000 per annum on approximately 800 books and £100,000 on approximately 530 standing order series

Lot 3 Italian - speaking countries monographs and standing orders. £40,000 per annum on approximately 2000 books and £45,000 on approximately 475 standing order series

Lot 4 Spain & Andorra monographs and standing orders. £35,000 per annum on approximately 1500 books and £4,000 on approximately 140 standing order series Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/F4P3XZ7V65 ↗

Contract period: 1 Apr 2022 – 31 Mar 2024 (2 yrs)
Delivery: UK · UNITED KINGDOM
Extensions: 3 x 12 monthsVariant bids: not allowed

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored
Lot distribution rule: Lot number & descriptionEstimated value & scale Lot 1a German - speaking countries – monographs. Lot 1b German - speaking countries - standing orders. Lot 2 Dutch & Flemish monographs and standing orders. Lot 3 Italian - speaking countries monographs and standing orders. Lot 4 Spain & Andorra monographs and standing orders.
What this means for your bid
  • “Western European Language Books” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 1 suppliers, not a single contract.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Goods
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
No (one-off requirement)
First published
14 Dec 2021, 12:15 GMT
Last source update
14 Dec 2021, 12:15 GMT
Award evaluation window
21 Jan 2022 – …
FTS notice number
2021/S 000-031077
Classification (CPV)
Printed books
Delivery area
UK
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-0300dc Find a Tender
Contract terms
Electronic trading
e-invoicing allowed · electronic payment

Publisher note: For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Printed-books./F4P3XZ7V65 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/F4P3XZ7V65 GO Reference: GO-20211214-PRO-19390076

How it was run

Official notice
Appointment period ends
21 Jan 2022, 12:00 GMT
Submission channel
{"written"}
Accepted languages
en
Bids opened
21 Jan 2022, 12:00 GMT

Timeline

14 Dec 2021 → 1 Apr 2022 · 4 dates
  1. Notice published
    14 Dec 2021, 12:15 GMT
  2. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    21 Jan 2022, 12:00 GMT
  3. Bids opened
    21 Jan 2022, 12:00 GMT
  4. Contract starts
    1 Apr 2022, 00:00 BST

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

British Library

Contracting authorityBody governed by public lawRecreation, culture and religion British Library, 96 Euston Road, London, UK, NW1 2DBContact email, phone Published organisation website ↗

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.