Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Aberdeenshire Council
Woodhill House, Westburn Road
Aberdeen
AB16 5GB
cpssprocurement@aberdeencity.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1467530600
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM50 - Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00232
one.1) Name and addresses
Aberdeen City Council
Woodhill House, Westburn Road
Aberdeen
AB16 5GB
CPSSprocurement@aberdeencity.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1467530600
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM50 - Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00231
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract involves joint procurement
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Large Print and Audio Books
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 22113000 - Library books
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
The successful supplier(s) must be able to supply a range of books in large print and audio books in the appropriate format as required that will:
- reflect the range of fiction and non-fictions titles and genres available in standard print format for adults, children and young people
- provide a variety of fiction and non-fiction titles to suit the tastes and abilities of all users
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £290,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot Three - Audio Books for Adults and Older People
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 22114000 - Dictionaries, maps, music books and other books
- 22113000 - Library books
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM50 - Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Audio Books for Adults and Older People
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: General Requirements / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Delivery / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Ordering, Reports and Invoicing Procedures / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Selection / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: Framework Management Procedures / Weighting: 15
Quality criterion - Name: Business Continuity / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Specific Requirements for Lot Three / Weighting: 35
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot Four - Audio Books for Children and Young People
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 22113000 - Library books
- 22114000 - Dictionaries, maps, music books and other books
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM50 - Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Audio Books for Children and Young People
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: General Requirements / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Delivery / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Ordering, Reports and Invoicing Procedures / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Selection / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: Framework Management Procedures / Weighting: 15
Quality criterion - Name: Business Continuity / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Specific Requirements for Lot Four / Weighting: 35
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot One - Large Print for adults and older people
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 22100000 - Printed books, brochures and leaflets
- 22110000 - Printed books
- 22113000 - Library books
- 22114000 - Dictionaries, maps, music books and other books
- 22000000 - Printed matter and related products
- 22900000 - Miscellaneous printed matter
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM50 - Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Large Print for adults and older people
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: General Requirements / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Delivery / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Ordering, Reports and Invoicing Procedures / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Selection / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: Framework Management Procedures / Weighting: 15
Quality criterion - Name: Business Continuity / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Specific Requirements for Lot One / Weighting: 35
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2020/S 019-041127
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
1
Title
Lot One - Large Print for adults and older people
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
10 September 2020
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ulverscroft Limited
The Green, Bradgate Road, Anstey
Leicester
LE7 7FU
Telephone
+44 1162364325
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKF21 - Leicester
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
W.F.Howes LTD
UNIT 5, ST GEORGE'S HOUSE, REARSBY BUSINESS PARK, GADDESBY LANE
LEICESTER
LE7 4YH
Telephone
+44 1664423000
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - UNITED KINGDOM
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £96,666
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
3
Title
Lot Three - Audio Books for Adults and Older People
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
10 September 2020
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ulverscroft Limited
The Green, Bradgate Road, Anstey
Leicester
LE7 7FU
Telephone
+44 1162364325
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKF21 - Leicester
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Bolinda UK Ltd
The Pavilion, Nebwury Business Park, London Road
Newbury
RG14 2PZ
Telephone
+44 7738845945
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - UNITED KINGDOM
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
W.F.Howes LTD
UNIT 5, ST GEORGE'S HOUSE, REARSBY BUSINESS PARK, GADDESBY LANE
LEICESTER
LE7 4YH
Telephone
+44 1664423000
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - UNITED KINGDOM
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £96,666
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
4
Title
Lot Four - Audio Books for Children and Young People
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
10 September 2020
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ulverscroft Limited
The Green, Bradgate Road, Anstey
Leicester
LE7 7FU
Telephone
+44 1162364325
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKF21 - Leicester
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Bolinda UK Ltd
The Pavilion, Nebwury Business Park, London Road
Newbury
RG14 2PZ
Telephone
+44 7738845945
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - UNITED KINGDOM
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
W.F.Howes LTD
UNIT 5, ST GEORGE'S HOUSE, REARSBY BUSINESS PARK, GADDESBY LANE
LEICESTER
LE7 4YH
Telephone
+44 1664423000
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - UNITED KINGDOM
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £96,666
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
The value detailed against each lot is a third of the overall framework value, as it is unknown at this stage what value would be spent under each of the lots.
(SC Ref:635437)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Sheriff and Justice of the Peace Court Building
Aberdeen
Country
United Kingdom