Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Crescent Purchasing Consortium Limited
Procurement House, Leslie Hough Way
Salford
M6 6AJ
Telephone
+44 1619740947
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKD3 - Greater Manchester
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.1) Name and addresses
Education
Procurement House
Salford
M6 6AJ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.1) Name and addresses
North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium Ltd
Crescent House, University of Salford Room 404
Salford
M5 4WT
Telephone
+44 1612348003
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKD33 - Manchester
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.1) Name and addresses
Public Sector
Procurement House
Salford
M6 6AJ
Telephone
+44 1612348003
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract involves joint procurement
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Library Resources, Software, and Associated Services
Reference number
CA14346 - CPC/LO/01/2024
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 22113000 - Library books
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short 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.
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
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: £39,999,999.96
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 1: Physical Print and Alternative Format Library Books
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 22110000 - Printed books
- 22112000 - Textbooks
- 22100000 - Printed books, brochures and leaflets
- 22113000 - Library books
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 50.00%
Price - Weighting: 50.00%
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
48 month(s) from the commencement date, with 24 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Yes
Identification of the project
To be confirmed on a per-project basis
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
lot 2: Electronic and Alternative Format Library eBooks
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 22112000 - Textbooks
- 22113000 - Library books
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 50.00%
Price - Weighting: 50.00%
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
48 month(s) from the commencement date, with 24 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Yes
Identification of the project
To be confirmed on a per-project basis
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 3: Journal and Periodical Subscription Services
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines
- 22113000 - Library books
- 22100000 - Printed books, brochures and leaflets
- 22211100 - Official journals
- 22211000 - Journals
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 50.00%
Price - Weighting: 50.00%
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
48 month(s) from the commencement date, with 24 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Yes
Identification of the project
To be confirmed on a per-project basis
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 4: Library Software
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 48161000 - Library management system
- 72212160 - Library software development services
- 48160000 - Library software package
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 50.00%
Price - Weighting: 50.00%
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
48 month(s) from the commencement date, with 24 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Yes
Identification of the project
To be confirmed on a per-project basis
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: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2024/S 000-020275
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
CA14346
Lot No
1
Title
Lot 1: Physical Print and Alternative Format Library Books
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
9 October 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BOOKS ASIA LTD
114-116 Manningham Lane,
BRADFORD
BD8 7JF
Telephone
+44 7961518830
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ProQuest
The Quorum, Barnwell Road
Cambridge
CB5 8SW
jennifer.jackson@proquest.co.uk
Telephone
+44 1223215512
Fax
+44 1223215514
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ebsco Information Services
6th Floor Civic Centre , Silver Street
Enfield
EN1 3XA
Telephone
+44 2084474200
Fax
+44 2084402205
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
HAPPIER EVERY CHAPTER LTD
1 Poyntz Gardens, Dallington
NORTHAMPTON
NN5 7RY
Telephone
+44 7949820944
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Browns Books
Melton
HU14 3RA
Telephone
+44 1482384660
Fax
+44 1842384677
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £5,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
CA14346
Lot No
2
Title
lot 2: Electronic and Alternative Format Library eBooks
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
9 October 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Browns Books
Melton
HU14 3RA
Telephone
+44 1482384660
Fax
+44 1842384677
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ProQuest
The Quorum, Barnwell Road
Cambridge
CB5 8SW
jennifer.jackson@proquest.co.uk
Telephone
+44 1223215512
Fax
+44 1223215514
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ebsco Information Services
6th Floor Civic Centre , Silver Street
Enfield
EN1 3XA
Telephone
+44 2084474200
Fax
+44 2084402205
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
OVERDRIVE GLOBAL LIMITED
71 Queen Victoria Street,
LONDON
EC4V 4BE
Telephone
+12 165736886
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Kortext
6th Floor Suite B, Avalon, 26-32 Oxford Road, Avalon
Bournemouth
BH8 8EZ
Telephone
+44 7543220699
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £5,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
CA14346
Lot No
3
Title
Lot 3: Journal and Periodical Subscription Services
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
9 October 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
OVERDRIVE GLOBAL LIMITED
71 Queen Victoria Street,
LONDON
EC4V 4BE
Telephone
+12 165736886
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ebsco Information Services
6th Floor Civic Centre , Silver Street
Enfield
EN1 3XA
Telephone
+44 2084474200
Fax
+44 2084402205
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
14400408
100 Avebury Blvd,,
Milton Keynes
MK9 1FH
Telephone
+44 7751804157
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://www.bytecognetics.co.uk/
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Prenax Ltd
Account Management & Distribution, Chapel Mill
Hertford
SG13 7DD
Telephone
+44 1992552394
Fax
+44 1992587830
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £5,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
CA14346
Lot No
4
Title
Lot 4: Library Software
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
9 October 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 8
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
SirsiDynix
First Floor, Axis 6, Rhodes Way
WATFORD
WD24 4YW
Telephone
+44 1923202900
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
DEVOPSTER IT CONSULTANTS LTD
103, Newton Road, RG14 7EA, Newbury – UK,
NEWBURY
RG14 7EA
Telephone
+44 7436590054
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
XE POS LTD
The Exchange, 26 Haslucks Green Road, Shirley, Solihull
BIRMINGHAM
B90 2EL
Telephone
+44 1213870007
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
PSP Asset Protection
Ipswich
IP9 2TD
nick.hunt@psp-assetprotection.co.uk
Telephone
+44 1473745375
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Education Software Solutions Limited
11 Kingsley Lodge, 13 New Cavendish Street
London
W1G 9UG
bidteam@educationsoftwaresolutions.co.uk
Telephone
+44 1234322100
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://www.educationsoftwaresolutions.co.uk
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
14400408
100 Avebury Blvd,,
Milton Keynes
MK9 1FH
Telephone
+44 7751804157
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://www.bytecognetics.co.uk/
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £4,999,999.98
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Crescent Purchasing Consortia
Procurement House
Salford
M6 6AJ
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
Crescent Purchasing Consortia
Procurement House
Salford
M6 6AJ
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
The Contracting Authority will incorporate a minimum of a ten calendar day standstill period at the point that information on the award of contract is communicated to tenderers. If an appeal regarding the award of contract has not been successfully resolved then the Public Contract Regulations 2015, provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at risk of harm, by breach of the rules to take action in the High Court. Any such action must be brought promptly
six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Crescent Purchasing Consortia
Procurement House
Salford
M6 6AJ
Country
United Kingdom