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ID 5943773 - DoF Procurement of monographs for NICS Libraries

Department of Finance

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Department of Finance

Buyer Address: Room 55 Craigantlet Buildings Stoney Road Stormont Estate, Belfast, UKN06, BT4 3SX, United Kingdom

Contact Name: https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/

Contact Email: ssdadmin.cpd@finance-ni.gov.uk

Buyer Name: CPD - Supplies & Services Division

Buyer Address: Clare House, 303 Airport Road West,, Belfast, UKN06, BT3 9ED, United Kingdom

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
350000.0 GBP
Gross: 420000.0 GBP
Published
08 May 2025, 10:51
Deadline
11 Jun 2025, 14:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
goods
CPV
22000000 - Printed matter and related products
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

The Department of Finance (DoF) requires the supply and delivery of monographs in both print and electronic format to all beneficiaries of the contract including the NICS libraries and the Northern Ireland Assembly. The Contract will include other libraries and public bodies who purchase books and ebooks which are listed at Appendix A of the Specification The scope of the contract is in two Lots. Each lot will be evaluated and awarded independently. Suppliers may apply for one or both Lots: Lot 1. General publications (publications generally available from a variety of publishers with a wide subject coverage) and Lot 2. E-books (general publications as in Lot 1 published in electronic format)

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019665-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot Title: General publications

Lot Description: Lot 1 requires the Supplier to provide publications generally available from a variety of publishers with a wide subject coverage

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 200,000.00

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 240,000.00

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2025-08-17T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2028-08-16T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): AC1 Proposed Delivery & Quality of Service (40%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): AC2 Contract Management (5%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): AC3 Bibliographic Support (5%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (cost): AC4 Percentage discount offered (45%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (cost): AC5 Delivery cost (5%)

Lot Title: E-books

Lot Description: Lot 2 requires the Supplier to provide a wide selection of published books in ebook format.

Lot 2 Status: active

Lot 2 Value: GBP 150,000.00

Lot 2 Value (Gross): GBP 180,000.00

Lot 2 Contract Start: 2025-08-17T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 2 Contract End: 2028-08-16T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 2 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): AC1 Proposed Delivery & Quality of Service (40%)

Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): AC2 Contract Management (5%)

Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): AC3 Bibliographic Support (5%)

Lot 2 Award Criterion (cost): AC4 Percentage discount offered (50%)

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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