Published date: 29 August 2017
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Contract summary
Industry
Printed matter and related products - 22000000
Location of contract
Any region
Value of contract
£80,000,000
Procurement reference
ESPO001-DN295221-52719125
Published date
29 August 2017
Approach to market date
3 November 2017
Contract start date
1 April 2018
Contract end date
31 March 2021
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
Yes
Description
ESPO intends to renew its existing framework covering the supply of library stock materials. The new framework will be multi-supplier, and will include categories of stock such as, adult and children's fiction and non-fiction books, reference material, CDs, DVDs, periodicals, computer games, etc. Stock will generally be required to be supplied 'serviced', i.e. complete with stock labels, date stamps, RFID tags, etc. The purpose of this notice is to enable interested parties to engage with ESPO to discuss the products and services currently available in the market, options regarding the structure of the procurement and the anticipated direction of future market developments. To participate in this market consultation please express an interest (please see instructions in section II.2.14) and contact Louis Blake by sending a message through the E-procurement portal, by 29.9.2017.
The framework agreement will have the option to extend for up to a further 12 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period.
As a Central Purchasing Body as defined by the EU Procurement Directive 2014/24/EU, the Framework Agreement is open for use by Public Bodies (defined https://www.espo.org/ESPO/media/Documents/FAQs/ESPO-s_powers_to_trade__website_-2016-12-22.pdf) that also fall into one of the following classifications of user throughout all administrative regions of the UK: Local Authorities; Educational Establishments (including Academies); Central Government Departments and Agencies; Police, Fire & Rescue and Coastguard Emergency Services; NHS and HSC Bodies, including Ambulance Services; Registered Charities; Registered Social Landlords; or any public body established by or under the Scotland Act 1998 or any Act of the Scottish Parliament. Details of the classification of end user establishments and geographical areas is available on: http://www.espo.org/About-us-(1)/FAQs/Legal
To express an interest: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '376F_18', (d) Express an interest.
Please note this is a Prior Information Notice and tender documentation is not available yet.
More information
Spend profile
| Financial year | Budget |
|---|---|
| 2018/2019 | £20,000,000 |
| 2019/2020 | £20,000,000 |
| 2020/2021 | £20,000,000 |
Links
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- http://www.eastmidstenders.org
- Tender notice
- East Mids Tenders
Additional text
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To express an interest: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '376F_18', (d) Express an interest.
Please note this is a Prior Information Notice and tender documentation is not available yet.
About the buyer
Contact name
Mr Louis Blake
Address
Barnsdale Way, Grove Park
Enderby
Leicester
LE19 1ES
United Kingdom
Telephone
+44 1162944055
Website
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Approach to market date: 3 November 2017
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