Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cde-9af1-7173-9c47-96fded00268b/ca14346-library-resources-software-and-associated-services awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # CA14346 - Library Resources, Software, and Associated Services [Crescent Purchasing Consortium Limited](https://tendernation.io/buyers/crescent-purchasing-consortium-limited) Open field Estimated value £20,000,000 Published 3 Jul 2024 Deadline Closed 8 Oct 2024 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - 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 This proposal for Library Resources, Software, and Associated Services is a retender of the previous CPC Library Resources and Associated Services framework. There is an expanded scope for this iteration to include bespoke or off the shelf library software which is either proprietary or open source. Any resulting framework from this exercise will be available to all further education institutions, universities, sixth forms, academies, schools, museums and other similar organisations who are current and future CPC members [thecpc.ac.uk/members/regions.php](https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/members/regions.php) [gov.uk](https://www.gov.uk/guidance/get-information-about-schools). Local Authorities may wish to use the resulting framework when procuring on behalf of Educational Establishments. The tender is also available to members of NWUPC Ltd [nwupc.ac.uk/our-members](https://www.nwupc.ac.uk/our-members) and the wider public sector [thecpc.ac.uk](https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/suppliers/eligible-public-sector-bodies.php) Includes Lots: - Lot 1 Lot 1: Physical Print and Alternative Format Library Books - Lot 2 lot 2: Electronic and Alternative Format Library eBooks - Lot 3 Lot 3: Journal and Periodical Subscription Services - Lot 4 Lot 4: Library Software To access this competition: Registered: Login to [suppliers.multiquote.com](https://suppliers.multiquote.com) and view the opportunity CA14346. Not registered: Visit [suppliers.multiquote.com](https://suppliers.multiquote.com) then register and quote CA14346 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230. Read full description ## CPV classification Library books Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/48716d42-0cc6-401b-87e7-fc0de8f24e81) 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. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Crescent Purchasing Consortium Limited: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/crescent-purchasing-consortium-limited) [Sector More Printed matter & publishing tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/printed-matter-publishing) ## More tenders like this [Tickets – g00402\_2026 - fornitura DI DI rotoli DI biglietti DI esazione pedaggio. · Autostrada Brescia Verona Vicenza Padova SPA · 40 days left · 28 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-43bb-71ac-b458-bacc38f6a110/italy-tickets-g00402-2026-fornitura-di-di-rotoli-di-biglietti-di-esazione) [Savings stamps – 23/2026 · ΕΤΑΙΡΕΙΑ ΥΔΡΕΥΣΗΣ ΚΑΙ ΑΠΟΧΕΤΕΥΣΗΣ ΘΕΣΣΑΛΟΝΙΚΗΣ ΑΝΩΝΥΜΗ ΕΤΑΙΡΕΙΑ · 32 days left · 20 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-38cf-7109-affa-f45b1b265399/greece-savings-stamps-232026) [Miscellaneous printed matter – TISKOVINE IN ETIKETE · Univerzitetni Klinični Center Maribor · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-0ca1-70c1-a249-d897cdab4d02/slovenia-miscellaneous-printed-matter-tiskovine-in-etikete) [Newsprint, handmade paper and other uncoated paper or paperboard for graphic purposes – Papiers reprographiques · Sénat · 29 days left · 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-21e8-731f-8516-743acf6d0cad/france-newsprint-handmade-paper-and-other-uncoated-paper-or-paperboard-for-gr) [Printed books – achat de livres imprimes POUR LE reseau des equipements culturels de gpsea (2027-2030) · Grand Paris Sud Est Avenir · 16 days left · 4 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-170f-70dd-a381-186e516c1f4c/france-printed-books-achat-de-livres-imprimes-pour-le-reseau-des-equipements) [Advertising material – Dostawa materiałów promujących województwo w zakresie działań wspierających przedsiębiorczość i na potrzeby wydarzeń gospodarczych. · Województwo Łódzkie · 37 days left · 25 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-923b-7046-8765-bdf658c0db38/poland-advertising-material-dostawa-materialow-promujacych-wojewodztwo-w-zak)