Scope
Reference
5943773
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. There are two lots: 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)
Lot 1. General publications
Description
Lot 1 requires the Supplier to provide publications generally available from a variety of publishers with a wide subject coverage
Lot 2. E-books
Description
Lot 2 requires the Supplier to provide a wide selection of published books in ebook format.
Contract 1. ID 5943773 - DoF Procurement of monographs for NICS Libraries
Lots
Lot 1. General publications
Lot 2. E-books
Supplier
Contract value
- £350,000 excluding VAT
- £420,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
30 July 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
30 July 2025
Standstill period
- End: 11 August 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
13 August 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 17 August 2025 to 16 August 2028
- Possible extension to 16 August 2029
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
Following the initial contract period there is one option to extend for a further period of one year.
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 22000000 - Printed matter and related products
Contract locations
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Information about tenders
Lot 1. General publications
- 2 tenders received
- 2 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 1 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 1 supplier unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 2. E-books
- 3 tenders received
- 3 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 2 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 2 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
EBSCO INTERNATIONAL INC.
- Companies House: FC016134
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHHL-9383-NLJL
6th Floor Civic Centre, Silver Street
London
EN1 3XA
United Kingdom
Email: Mailuk@ebsco.com
Website: http://www.ebsco.com
Region: UKI54 - Enfield
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. ID 5943773 - DoF Procurement of monographs for NICS Libraries
Contracting authority
Department of Finance
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVTL-7513-YWVJ
Room 55 Craigantlet Buildings Stoney Road Stormont Estate
BELFAST
BT4 3SX
United Kingdom
Region: UKN06 - Belfast
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
Department of Finance CPD - Supplies & Services Division
Summary of their role in this procurement: Summary of their role in this procurement: Construction and Procurement Delivery - Supplies and Services Division, is a Centre of Procurement Expertise and provides a central procurement function for central government in Northern Ireland
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVWG-8426-YWXV
Clare House, 303 Airport Road West
BELFAST
BT3 9ED
United Kingdom
Email: SSDAdmin.CPD@finance-ni.gov.uk
Website: https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/
Region: UKN06 - Belfast
Contact organisation
Contact Department of Finance CPD - Supplies & Services Division for any enquiries.