Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c30-e769-7351-b60d-66055e7568e7/376f-18-library-stock awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # 376F\_18 Library Stock [Espo](https://tendernation.io/buyers/espo) Estimated value £80,000,000 Published 31 Jan 2018 Deadline Closed 2 Mar 2018 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender ESPO is undertaking a procurement process to identify and appoint a number of suppliers to supply library stock. The framework will include four lots as follows: • Lot 1 - Adult Fiction, Non-Fiction and Reference Materials. Suppliers will be expected to be able to provide stock from within all of the categories. • Lot 2 - Children's Fiction and Non-Fiction. Suppliers will be expected to be able to provide stock from within all of the categories. • Lot 3 - Audio-Visual - including CDs and DVDs. Suppliers will be expected to be able to provide stock from within all of the categories. • Lot 4 - Foreign Language - including adult fiction, adult non-fiction, children's fiction, and children's non-fiction. Stock will generally be required to be supplied 'serviced', i.e. complete with stock labels, date stamps, RFID tags, etc. Customers will primarily be local authorities, but could also include; any eligible body responsible for ordering public library stock, education establishments, such as universities, among others. It is anticipated that between 3 and 5 Suppliers shall be awarded a place on the Framework for each lot. The framework agreement has 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 [espo.org](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: [espo.org](http://www.espo.org/About-us-%281%29/FAQs/Legal) Read full description ## CPV classification Printed matter and related products Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/eb9931ac-eb09-4bf0-bd64-88c6af8ac3fc) 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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