Supply of Books, Downloads and Associated Services - Y20018

A Contract Award Notice
by KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A KCS)

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Framework (Goods)
Duration
not specified
Value
0-4M
Sector
MISCELLANEOUS
Published
02 Feb 2022
Delivery
not specified
Deadline
n/a

Concepts

Location

United Kingdom:

Geochart for 1 buyers and 17 suppliers

1 buyer

9 suppliers

Description

KCS Professional Services, acting for and on behalf of Kent County Council (KCC), wish to create a national, user friendly, time and cost effective Framework Agreement for the supply of Printed Books (fiction, non fiction, curriculum and reference), e-Books, Audio Books and Associated Services. This will be a multi supplier framework. The Framework Agreement will be split into 7 LOTs: LOT 1 – Books- published in the UK LOT 2 – Books- published outside the UK LOT 3 – Curriculum and reference books LOT 4- Books, curriculum and reference books LOT 5 – E-audio books and accessories LOT 6 – E-books and accessories LOT 7 - E-audio books, E-books and accessories

Lot Division

1 Books- published in the UK
  • Value: 0-8M

LOT 1 is for the provision of books which are published in the UK and will include fiction and non-fiction books for adults, juniors and children. The solution will offer a range of genres and titles for purchase through a portal or website for delivery. There may be associated services including, but not be limited to; library stocking and related services, training, CD’s and DVD’s. Additional information: To gain access and complete the necessary documents please follow the instruction below Visit - WWW.Kentbusinessportal.org.uk Select - Opportunities Select Organisation - Commercial Services Select the opportunity appropriate to you from the list provided Express interest - you may need to register first Once successful expression is completed you can access and complete the requirements in two ways 1 - when you register you will receive a successful registration email, this also contains an link taking you direct to the opportunity 2 - when you log in to proactis go to my activities, select commercial services and you will be presented with the opportunity. Following the instruction from herein

Award Criteria
Quality of Service/ Added Value 60
price 40
2 Books- published outside the UK
  • Value: 0-8M

LOT 2 is for the provision of books which are published outside the UK and will include fiction and non-fiction books for adults, juniors and children. The solution will offer a range of genres and titles for purchase through a portal or website for delivery. There may be associated services including, but not be limited to; library stocking and related services, training, CD’s and DVD’s. Additional information: To gain access and complete the necessary documents please follow the instruction below Visit - WWW.Kentbusinessportal.org.uk Select - Opportunities Select Organisation - Commercial Services Select the opportunity appropriate to you from the list provided Express interest - you may need to register first Once successful expression is completed you can access and complete the requirements in two ways 1 - when you register you will receive a successful registration email, this also contains an link taking you direct to the opportunity 2 - when you log in to proactis go to my activities, select commercial services and you will be presented with the opportunity. Following the instruction from herein

Award Criteria
Quality of Service/ Added Value 60
price 40
3 Curriculum and reference books
  • Value: 0-8M

LOT 3 is for the provision of curriculum books which will include textbooks, OUP (Oxford University Press) publications, revision guides, dictionaries, reading scheme sets maps and reference materials. This LOT is also for non-educational Customers such as local authority for reference books related to their specific areas of work. They should be able to be purchased through a portal or website for delivery. There may be associated services including, but not be limited to; library stocking and related services, training, CD’s and DVD’s. Additional information: To gain access and complete the necessary documents please follow the instruction below Visit - WWW.Kentbusinessportal.org.uk Select - Opportunities Select Organisation - Commercial Services Select the opportunity appropriate to you from the list provided Express interest - you may need to register first Once successful expression is completed you can access and complete the requirements in two ways 1 - when you register you will receive a successful registration email, this also contains an link taking you direct to the opportunity 2 - when you log in to proactis go to my activities, select commercial services and you will be presented with the opportunity. Following the instruction from herein

Award Criteria
Quality of Service/ Added Value 60
price 40
4 Books, curriculum and reference books

LOT 4 is for the provision of books published inside and outside the UK and curriculum and reference books. Suppliers awarded to LOT’s 1,2,and 3 will automatically be added to LOT 4. Additional information: To gain access and complete the necessary documents please follow the instruction below Visit - WWW.Kentbusinessportal.org.uk Select - Opportunities Select Organisation - Commercial Services Select the opportunity appropriate to you from the list provided Express interest - you may need to register first Once successful expression is completed you can access and complete the requirements in two ways 1 - when you register you will receive a successful registration email, this also contains an link taking you direct to the opportunity 2 - when you log in to proactis go to my activities, select commercial services and you will be presented with the opportunity. Following the instruction from herein

Award Criteria
Quality of Service/ Added Value 60
price 40
5 E-audio books and accessories
  • Value: 0-8M

LOT 5 is for the provision of audio books and e-audio books for adults, juniors and children. For audiobooks, solutions will offer a range of titles for purchase via a portal or website in a tape, CD, MP3 or any other updated formats which are available. E-audio book solutions will again offer a range of titles via a portal or website for purchase virtually on a range of devices including smartphones, tablets, e-readers and desktop PC’s. There may be associated services including, but not be limited to; library stocking and related services, training, CD’s and DVD’s. Additional information: The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No two.2.14) Additional informationII.2.14) Additional information To gain access and complete the necessary documents please follow the instruction below Visit - WWW.Kentbusinessportal.org.uk Select - Opportunities Select Organisation - Commercial Services Select the opportunity appropriate to you from the list provided Express interest - you may need to register first Once successful expression is completed you can access and complete the requirements in two ways 1 - when you register you will receive a successful registration email, this also contains an link taking you direct to the opportunity 2 - when you log in to proactis go to my activities, select commercial services and you will be presented with the opportunity. Following the instruction from herein

Award Criteria
Quality of Service/ Added Value 60
price 40
6 E-books and accessories
  • Value: 0-8M

LOT 6 is for the provision of e- books and accessories for adults, juniors and children. This lot is for digital lending platforms to provide eBook accessibility Solutions will offer a range of eBook titles via a portal or website, where Customers can purchase content virtually on a range of devices including smart phones, e-readers, tablets and desktop PC’s. There may be associated services including, but not be limited to; library stocking and related services, training, CD’s and DVD’s. Additional information: To gain access and complete the necessary documents please follow the instruction below Visit - WWW.Kentbusinessportal.org.uk Select - Opportunities Select Organisation - Commercial Services Select the opportunity appropriate to you from the list provided Express interest - you may need to register first Once successful expression is completed you can access and complete the requirements in two ways 1 - when you register you will receive a successful registration email, this also contains an link taking you direct to the opportunity 2 - when you log in to proactis go to my activities, select commercial services and you will be presented with the opportunity. Following the instruction from herein

Award Criteria
Quality of Service/ Added Value 60
price 40
7 E-audio books, E-books and accessories

LOT 7 is for the provision of e-audio books, e-books and accessories. Suppliers awarded to LOT’s 5 and 6 will automatically be added to LOT 7. Additional information: To gain access and complete the necessary documents please follow the instruction below Visit - WWW.Kentbusinessportal.org.uk Select - Opportunities Select Organisation - Commercial Services Select the opportunity appropriate to you from the list provided Express interest - you may need to register first Once successful expression is completed you can access and complete the requirements in two ways 1 - when you register you will receive a successful registration email, this also contains an link taking you direct to the opportunity 2 - when you log in to proactis go to my activities, select commercial services and you will be presented with the opportunity. Following the instruction from herein

Award Criteria
quality of Service/ Added Value 60
price 40

Award Detail

1 Peters Bookselling (Birmingham)
  • Books- published in the UK
  • Reference: 002940-2022-y20018-1
2 Ryefield Investments (Middlesex)
  • Reference: 002940-2022-y20018-2
3 Waterstone Booksellers (London)
  • Reference: 002940-2022-y20018-3
4 Peters Bookselling (Birmingham)
  • Books- published outside the UK
  • Reference: 002940-2022-y20018-4
5 Star Books (Stanmore)
  • Reference: 002940-2022-y20018-5
6 Ryefield Investments (Middlesex)
  • Reference: 002940-2022-y20018-6
7 Peters Bookselling (Birmingham)
  • Curriculum and reference books
  • Reference: 002940-2022-y20018-7
8 Ryefield Investments (Middlesex)
  • Reference: 002940-2022-y20018-8
9 Waterstone Booksellers (London)
  • Reference: 002940-2022-y20018-9
10 Outstanding MD (Bodmin)
  • Reference: 002940-2022-y20018-10
11 Bolinda Digital (West Berkshire)
  • E-audio books and accessories
  • Reference: 002940-2022-y20018-12
12 Oh See (London)
  • Reference: 002940-2022-y20018-13
13 Bibliotheca (Stockport)
  • Reference: 002940-2022-y20018-14
14 Overdrive (Leicester)
  • Reference: 002940-2022-y20018-15
15 Overdrive (Leicester)
  • E-books and accessories
  • Reference: 002940-2022-y20018-16
16 Bibliotheca (Stockport)
  • Reference: 002940-2022-y20018-17
17 Bolinda Digital (West Berkshire)
  • Reference: 002940-2022-y20018-18

CPV Codes

  • 22000000 - Printed matter and related products
  • 22100000 - Printed books, brochures and leaflets
  • 22111000 - School books
  • 22113000 - Library books

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** The Framework Agreement will also be open for use by all other local authorities and public sector bodies. Full details of the classification of potential Participating Authorities and Customer’s geographical areas and organisation classifications are detailed as follows: County, Unitary, District, Borough, and Metropolitan Councils. (Parish and Community Councils are also permissible users). See link: https://www.registers.service.gov.uk/registers https://www.local.gov.uk/topics http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Dl1/Directories/Localcouncils/index.htm Northern Ireland. See link: http://www.nidirect.gov.uk/local-councils-in-northern-ireland Scotland: Administered across 32 Council areas. See link: http://www.cosla.gov.uk/scottish-local-government Wales: See link: http://wales.gov.uk/topics/localgovernment/?skip=1andlang=en Isle of Man: https://www.gov.im/categories/home-and-neighbourhood/local-authorities/local-aut... Channel Islands: https://www.gov.je/Government/Departments/Pages/default.aspx https://www.gov.gg/article/152949/Government-Departments National https://www.btp.police.uk/ http://www.mod.police.uk http://www.npas.police.uk/ England http://www.police.uk/forces.htm https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/civil-nuclear-constabulary Northern Ireland https://www.police.uk/northern-ireland/ Scotland http://www.scotland.police.uk/ https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/civil-nuclear-constabulary Wales https://www.police.uk/dyfed-powys/ https://www.police.uk/gwent/ https://www.police.uk/north-wales/ https://www.police.uk/south-wales/ https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/civil-nuclear-constabulary Isle of Man https://www.iompolice.im/ Channel Islands https://jersey.police.uk/ http://www.guernsey.police.uk/ UK – England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, IOM http://www.fireservice.co.uk/information/ukfrs/ https://www.ukfirestations.co.uk/brigades Channel Islands https://www.gov.je/Government/Departments/HomeAffairs/Pages/default.aspx UK – England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, IOM https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/maritime-and-coastguard-agency/about... Isle of Man https://www.gov.im/coastguard Channel Islands http://www.ports.je/JerseyCoastguard/Pages/default.aspx http://www.harbours.gg/guernsey-coastguard-rnli England https://www.nhs.uk/servicedirectories/pages/nhstrustlisting.aspx East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust http://www.emas.nhs.uk East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust http://www.eastamb.nhs.uk London Ambulance Service NHS Trust http://www.londonambulance.nhs.uk North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust http://www.neas.nhs.uk North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust http://www.nwas.nhs.uk South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust http://www.southcentralambulance.nhs.uk South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust http://www.secamb.nhs.uk South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust http://www.swast.nhs.uk West Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust http://www.wmas.nhs.uk Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust http://www.yas.nhs.uk Northern Island http://www.hscni.net/index.php?link=trusts http://www.niamb.co.uk/ Scotland http://www.show.scot.nhs.uk/organisations/index.aspx http://www.scottishambulance.com/AboutUs/HowWeOrganised.aspx Wales http://www.wales.nhs.uk/nhswalesaboutus/structure https://www.ambulance.wales.nhs.uk/ Isle of Man https://www.gov.im/about-the-government/departments/health-and-social-care/ https://www.gov.im/categories/health-and-wellbeing/isle-of-man-ambulance-service... Channel Islands https://www.gov.je/Government/Departments/HealthSocialServices/Pages/index.aspx https://www.gov.gg/article/119652/Health-Social-Care--Wellbeing https://www.gov.je/pages/contacts.aspx?contactid=87 https://stjohn.gg/ http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Dl1/Directories/A-ZOfCentralGovernment/inde.htm Government-funded, not-for-profit organisations that provide affordable housing. They include housing associations, trusts and cooperatives. England https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/current-registered-providers-of-socia... Scotland http://directory.scottishhousingregulator.gov.uk/pages/default.aspx Northern Ireland https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/housing-associations Wales http://gov.wales/topics/housing-and-regeneration/publications/registered-social-... Isle of Man https://www.gov.im/categories/home-and-neighbourhood/affordable-housing/public-s... Channel Islands https://www.gov.je/Home/RentingBuying/OtherRentalOptions/Pages/OtherHousing.aspx http://www.gha.gg/ Nursery, primary, middle or high schools, secondary schools, Academies, free schools, special schools, Pupil Referral Units (PRU), further education colleges, universities. UK – England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales http://www.schoolswebdirectory.co.uk/index.php http://www.ukschoolsdirectory.net/ https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/ www.hefce.ac.uk http://www.universitiesuk.ac.uk/aboutus/members/Pages/default.aspx Isle of Man https://www.gov.im/categories/education-training-and-careers/schools-and-college... Channel Islands https://www.gov.je/Education/Schools/FindingSchool/Pages/default.aspx https://www.gov.gg/article/163185/Education-Working--Retiring England and Wales https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/charity-commission Scotland http://www.oscr.org.uk/ Northern Ireland https://www.charitycommissionni.org.uk/charity-search/ Isle of Man https://www.gov.im/categories/home-and-neighbourhood/charities/index-of-register... Channel Islands http://www.jerseycharities.org/members http://www.charity.org.gg/Find

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