Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c03-1ec8-72e1-8e94-6a2a9995784b/wscc-lj-cbc-library-books-and-av-framework closed GB open procedure # WSCC LJ CBC Library Books and AV Framework [SE Shared Services](https://tendernation.io/buyers/se-shared-services) Estimated value £14,000,000 to £18,000,000 Published 22 Sept 2015 Deadline Closed 9 Nov 2015 ## Who can bid - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. ## About this tender The CBC Library Group now represents 43 library authorities (16 CBC members and 23 Associate members) for the procurement of services and supplies required by its members. West Sussex County Council is the lead authority for the CBC Library Group and is representing the CBC Library Group in the procurement of Library Books and Audio Visual materials (AV). The Agreement will also be available to maintained schools and academies within the administrative areas of all the local authorities referred to. The first full page of the terms and conditions sets out a definition of “Customer” which describes all those authorities who may access the Agreement. The requirements are set out in the Specification and broadly cover the following objectives; • Responsibility for the purchase, servicing, and delivery of Library Books and Audio Visual materials to Libraries and schools for those Local Authorities • Obtaining optimum discounts from Publishers and Dealers. • Providing a web based system for all the associated processes and management information Bidders are invited to bid for 4 Lots. Bidders can bid for any number of Lots from 1 to 4. The Lots are described in the Specification and are as follows: - Lot 1 – Adult Fiction - Lot 2 – Adult Non-Fiction and Reference - Lot 3 – Children’s Fiction and Non-Fiction - Lot 4 – Audio Visual (AV) materials – CDs, DVDs, Games The spend information has been given in good faith, and is accurate to the best of our knowledge on the date of issuing the tender. The information should not be interpreted as an undertaking to purchase any goods or services to any particular value and does not form part of the Conditions of Tender or Conditions of Contract. Additional information: Tender Proposals must be submitted via the council e-Sourcing Portal. Full instructions on submitting tenders are available at [in-tendhost.co.uk](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/Home) Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No [in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/) Read full description ## CPV classification Printed books, brochures and leaflets Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/cef7cceb-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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