Library Resources, Software, and Associated Services

A Tender Notice
by CRESCENT PURCHASING CONSORTIUM LIMITED

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Framework (Supply)
Duration
4 year
Value
£20M
Sector
MISCELLANEOUS
Published
03 Jul 2024
Delivery
To 05 Aug 2028 (est.)
Deadline
05 Aug 2024 14:00

Concepts

Location

United Kingdom

Geochart for 5 buyers and 0 suppliers

Description

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.

Lot Division

1 Physical Print and Alternative Format Library Books
  • Value: £5M

This Lot scope includes (but is not limited to) the supply of physical books for curriculum and pleasure across all ages and abilities, including textbooks, class sets, fiction and non-fiction material, graphic novels, magazines, in various languages, and including alternative formats such as large print, braille, audio visual and mixed media, available from e-catalogues or supplier websites. Additional services may include book processing, standing orders, collection curation, demand driven acquisition, and other services as required.

2 Electronic and Alternative Format Library eBooks
  • Value: £5M

This Lot scope includes (but is not limited to) electronic books for curriculum and pleasure across all ages and abilities, including textbooks, class sets, fiction and non-fiction material, graphic novels, magazines, in various languages, accessible on various reading platforms across various devices and including alternative formats such as audiobook, large print, audio visual and mixed media available from e-catalogues or supplier websites. Services include standing orders, collection curation, demand driven acquisition, and other services as required.

3 Journal and Periodical Subscription Services
  • Value: £5M

This Lot scope includes (but is not limited to) subscription services for journals, and periodicals, including books series, yearbooks, indexes, magazines, newspapers, newsletters, and compilations of scholarly articles. The journals or periodicals can be physical, electronic or in an alternative format, accessible on various reading platforms across various devices, from various publishers, in various languages, available from e-catalogues or supplier websites. Services include standing orders, consolidation, demand driven acquisition, and other services as required.

4 Library Software
  • Value: £5M

This Lot scope includes (but is not limited to) the onboarding, migration, hosting, development, infrastructure management, updating, implementation, support, maintenance, offboarding, and supply of library software including library management systems, library discovery services, and reading lists, which are open source, proprietary, or off the shelf in nature. Systems may also include additional tools such as book acquisition, stock management, reporting dashboards amongst others.

Renewal Options

48 month(s) from the commencement date, with 24 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)

CPV Codes

  • 22113000 - Library books
  • 22110000 - Printed books
  • 22112000 - Textbooks
  • 22100000 - Printed books, brochures and leaflets
  • 22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines
  • 22211100 - Official journals
  • 22211000 - Journals
  • 48161000 - Library management system
  • 72212160 - Library software development services
  • 48160000 - Library software package

Indicators

  • Restrictions apply to the lot award allocation.
  • Bids should cover a maximum number of lots.
  • Bids may cover one or more lots.
  • Options are available.
  • Renewals are not available.
  • Award on basis of price and quality.

Other Information

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 https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/members/regions.php 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 https://www.nwupc.ac.uk/our-members and the wider public sector https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/suppliers/eligible-public-sector-bodies.php

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