Print publications: standard suppliers for library stock
Lot No:
1
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
22100000
-
Printed books, brochures and leaflets
22110000
-
Printed books
22112000
-
Textbooks
22114000
-
Dictionaries, maps, music books and other books
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK -
UNITED KINGDOM
Main site or place of performance:
Various locations around the UK
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
Large-scale and library-focussed suppliers of printed publications and other hard copy materials including but not limited to maps, music scores, DVDs, CDs, Standing Orders and out-of-print materials. Suppliers will be capable of meeting operational requirements such as metadata provision, shelf-ready servicing, and interoperability with Library Management Systems. Suppliers may bid for either Lot 1 or Lot 2 but not both.
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
Value excluding VAT: 70000000.00
GBP
II.2.7)
Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months:
24
This contract is subject to renewal:
yes
Description of renewals:
The initial term is to be 24 months with extension(s) possible for up to a further 24 months (maximum 48 months total).
II.2.10)
Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
no
II.2.11)
Information about options
Options:
no
II.2.13)
Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
yes
Identification of the project:
There is potential for member framework spend to be financed by European Union funds. Therefore this opportunity will be advertised via both Find a Tender and the Official Journal of the European Union.
II.2.14)
Additional information
It is intended that Lot 1 will be awarded to a maximum of 5 suppliers.
Print publications: specialist suppliers for library stock
Lot No:
2
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
22100000
-
Printed books, brochures and leaflets
22110000
-
Printed books
22112000
-
Textbooks
22114000
-
Dictionaries, maps, music books and other books
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK -
UNITED KINGDOM
Main site or place of performance:
Various locations around the UK
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
Specialist suppliers of printed publications and other hard copy materials such as maps, music scores, DVDs, CDs, Standing Orders. Suppliers will specialise according to factors such as language, region of publication, material type, subject, etc. Suppliers may bid for either Lot 1 or Lot 2 but not both.
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
Value excluding VAT: 10000000.00
GBP
II.2.7)
Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months:
24
This contract is subject to renewal:
yes
Description of renewals:
The initial term is to be 24 months with extension(s) possible for up to a further 24 months (maximum 48 months total).
II.2.10)
Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
no
II.2.11)
Information about options
Options:
no
II.2.13)
Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
yes
Identification of the project:
There is potential for member framework spend to be financed by European Union funds. Therefore this opportunity will be advertised via both Find a Tender and the Official Journal of the European Union.
II.2.14)
Additional information
It is intended that Lot 2 will be awarded to a maximum of 12 suppliers.
Print publications: supply to schools, Multi-Academy Trusts, academic departments (generally non-library)
Lot No:
3
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
22100000
-
Printed books, brochures and leaflets
22110000
-
Printed books
22111000
-
School books
22112000
-
Textbooks
22113000
-
Library books
22114000
-
Dictionaries, maps, music books and other books
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK -
UNITED KINGDOM
Main site or place of performance:
Various locations around the UK
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
Supply of printed publications and other hard copy materials, generally for non-library purposes of academic departments, schools, Multi-Academy Trusts, and other public sector organisations. Associated goods relating to reading provision may be supplied under this Lot where a dedicated framework is not required.
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
Value excluding VAT: 40000000.00
GBP
II.2.7)
Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months:
24
This contract is subject to renewal:
yes
Description of renewals:
The initial term is to be 24 months with extension(s) possible for up to a further 24 months (maximum 48 months total).
II.2.10)
Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
no
II.2.11)
Information about options
Options:
no
II.2.13)
Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
yes
Identification of the project:
There is potential for member framework spend to be financed by European Union funds. Therefore this opportunity will be advertised via both Find a Tender and the Official Journal of the European Union.
II.2.14)
Additional information
It is intended that Lot 3 will be awarded to a maximum of 8 suppliers.
E-book aggregator: title-by-title perpetual access purchase
Lot No:
4
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK -
UNITED KINGDOM
Main site or place of performance:
Various locations around the UK
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
Title-by-title purchasing of e-books via an aggregator platform for delivery via the aggregator’s own platform. Packages may be offered, as may DDA and EBA programmes. Suppliers will offer perpetual access licences but may also offer alternatives (eg. 365 day licences) where perpetual licensing is not available.
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
Value excluding VAT: 120000000.00
GBP
II.2.7)
Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months:
24
This contract is subject to renewal:
yes
Description of renewals:
The initial term is to be 24 months with extension(s) possible for up to a further 24 months (maximum 48 months total).
II.2.10)
Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
no
II.2.11)
Information about options
Options:
no
II.2.13)
Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
yes
Identification of the project:
There is potential for member framework spend to be financed by European Union funds. Therefore this opportunity will be advertised via both Find a Tender and the Official Journal of the European Union.
II.2.14)
Additional information
It is intended that Lot 4 will be awarded to a maximum of 5 suppliers.
E-book aggregator: title-by-title perpetual access purchase for third-party platform
Lot No:
5
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK -
UNITED KINGDOM
Main site or place of performance:
Various locations around the UK
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
Title-by-title purchasing of e-books via an aggregator platform for delivery via a third party or publisher platform. Packages may be offered, as may DDA and EBA programmes. Suppliers will offer perpetual access licences but may also offer alternatives (eg. 365 day licences) where perpetual licensing is not available.
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
Value excluding VAT: 40000000.00
GBP
II.2.7)
Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months:
24
This contract is subject to renewal:
yes
Description of renewals:
The initial term is to be 24 months with extension(s) possible for up to a further 24 months (maximum 48 months total).
II.2.10)
Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
no
II.2.11)
Information about options
Options:
no
II.2.13)
Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
yes
Identification of the project:
There is potential for member framework spend to be financed by European Union funds. Therefore this opportunity will be advertised via both Find a Tender and the Official Journal of the European Union.
II.2.14)
Additional information
It is intended that Lot 5 will be awarded to a maximum of 5 suppliers.
E-book aggregator: subscription packages
Lot No:
6
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK -
UNITED KINGDOM
Main site or place of performance:
Various locations around the UK
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
Subscription e-book packages via aggregator’s own platform. Packages may include wider digital content in addition to e-books. Package content will be pre-defined in nature and not bespoke selections of titles.
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
Value excluding VAT: 20000000.00
GBP
II.2.7)
Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months:
24
This contract is subject to renewal:
yes
Description of renewals:
The initial term is to be 24 months with extension(s) possible for up to a further 24 months (maximum 48 months total).
II.2.10)
Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
no
II.2.11)
Information about options
Options:
no
II.2.13)
Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
yes
Identification of the project:
There is potential for member framework spend to be financed by European Union funds. Therefore this opportunity will be advertised via both Find a Tender and the Official Journal of the European Union.
II.2.14)
Additional information
It is intended that Lot 6 will be awarded to a maximum of 5 suppliers.
E-book aggregator: e-textbooks
Lot No:
7
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK -
UNITED KINGDOM
Main site or place of performance:
Various locations around the UK
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
E-textbook access via an aggregator e-textbook platform. Title selections may be bespoke or pre-defined packages.
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
Value excluding VAT: 120000000.00
GBP
II.2.7)
Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months:
24
This contract is subject to renewal:
yes
Description of renewals:
The initial term is to be 24 months with extension(s) possible for up to a further 24 months (maximum 48 months total).
II.2.10)
Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
no
II.2.11)
Information about options
Options:
no
II.2.13)
Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
yes
Identification of the project:
There is potential for member framework spend to be financed by European Union funds. Therefore this opportunity will be advertised via both Find a Tender and the Official Journal of the European Union.
II.2.14)
Additional information
It is intended that Lot 7 will be awarded to a maximum of 5 suppliers.
E-books: specialist and innovative solutions
Lot No:
8
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK -
UNITED KINGDOM
Main site or place of performance:
Various locations around the UK
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
Specialised e-book solutions for delivery via Supplier’s own platform. This Lot offers a route to market for solutions that do not fit the specification of other e-book Lots (Lots 4, 5, 6, or 7). Solutions might include those that are not specifically designed for the HE market, that deliver specialist content, or that offer alternative business models that don’t fit in another Lot. Suppliers bidding for this Lot may not bid for any other e-book Lot (Lots 4, 5, 6, or 7).
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
Value excluding VAT: 20000000.00
GBP
II.2.7)
Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months:
24
This contract is subject to renewal:
yes
Description of renewals:
The initial term is to be 24 months with extension(s) possible for up to a further 24 months (maximum 48 months total).
II.2.10)
Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
no
II.2.11)
Information about options
Options:
no
II.2.13)
Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
yes
Identification of the project:
There is potential for member framework spend to be financed by European Union funds. Therefore this opportunity will be advertised via both Find a Tender and the Official Journal of the European Union.
II.2.14)
Additional information
It is intended that Lot 8 will be awarded to a maximum of 12 suppliers.
Sales to individual staff/students and bursary provision
Lot No:
9
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
22100000
-
Printed books, brochures and leaflets
22110000
-
Printed books
22112000
-
Textbooks
22114000
-
Dictionaries, maps, music books and other books
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK -
UNITED KINGDOM
Main site or place of performance:
Various locations around the UK
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
Where a member wishes to set up an approved supplier for individual staff or students to purchase hard copy or digital materials. Bursary provision may also be facilitated where operated on a credit basis and the supplier meets individual member requirements. In these cases, bursaries may include a wider scope of goods that support learning.
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
Value excluding VAT: 10000000.00
GBP
II.2.7)
Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months:
24
This contract is subject to renewal:
yes
Description of renewals:
The initial term is to be 24 months with extension(s) possible for up to a further 24 months (maximum 48 months total).
II.2.10)
Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
no
II.2.11)
Information about options
Options:
no
II.2.13)
Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
yes
Identification of the project:
There is potential for member framework spend to be financed by European Union funds. Therefore this opportunity will be advertised via both Find a Tender and the Official Journal of the European Union.
II.2.14)
Additional information
It is intended that Lot 9 will be awarded to a maximum of 5 suppliers.