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Supply of Books, Downloads and Associated Services - Y20018

Library books
Printed books
brochures and leaflets
+2 more
UK
Published value
Not published
Submission deadline Not published
Lots published7
Procurement Executive Summary
AI & Search Synopsis
Generated from official OCDS record
Tenderline Synopsis: Kent County Council (t/a KCS): "Supply of Books, Downloads and Associated Services - Y20018". Published status: complete. Published value: Value not published. 7 published lots. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.
Contracting AuthorityKent County Council (t/a KCS)Scope & CategoriesNot publishedSubmission Window
complete
No deadline published
Submission GatewayDirect notice routeLegal Basis & RegimeStandard procurementEstimated Value (exc. VAT)Not published
Bidder Intelligence · Authority Profile: Kent County Council (t/a KCS)
Market Analytics
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Derived from OCDS awards & bid statistics
Published history for Kent County Council (t/a KCS). These figures describe retained records, not a forecast of bids or a measure of buyer bias.
Published-to-award variance
Not availableInsufficient comparable data
Requires at least 5 comparable procedures
Competition Density
19.2Bids / Report
0.6% of reports have one bid
Supplier ConcentrationNo estimate
Insufficient attributable awardsNo concentration estimate available
Payment Terms
Check noticePublished terms
Payment obligations depend on the applicable regime and contract. Consult the official documents.
Coverage: 326 active published awards; 314 bid reports (which may be per lot). Supplier values exclude multi-supplier awards, frameworks and DPS, and use GBP only. They are published award values, not payments. Published-to-award variance compares single-lot, single-award, single-supplier GBP procedures with explicitly non-framework/non-DPS status; increases remain in the average. Unpublished data stays unknown. Awarded suppliers are winners, not all bidders.
Procedure terms
Contracting AuthorityKent County Council (t/a KCS)
Procedure methodNot published
Procurement categoryNot published
Statuscomplete
Framework / DPSFramework
CompetitionNot published
Above thresholdNot published
Legal basisNot published
Tender period startsNot published
Clarification deadlineNot published
Electronic submissionNot published
Submission languagesNot published
Published2 Feb 2022, 10:38 GMT
Last source update2 Feb 2022, 10:38 GMT
Recurring procurementNot published
ClassificationLibrary books, Printed books, brochures and leaflets, Printed matter and related products, School books
Delivery area
UK
OCIDocds-h6vhtk-02b44c
What is being bought
KCS Professional Services, acting for and on behalf of Kent County Council (KCC), wish to create a national, user friendly, time and cost effective Framework Agreement for the supply of Printed Books (fiction, non fiction, curriculum and reference), e-Books, Audio Books and Associated Services. This will be a multi supplier framework. The Framework Agreement will be split into 7 LOTs: LOT 1 – Books- published in the UK LOT 2 – Books- published outside the UK LOT 3 – Curriculum and reference books LOT 4- Books, curriculum and reference books LOT 5 – E-audio books and accessories LOT 6 – E-books and accessories LOT 7 - E-audio books, E-books and accessories
What changed
From the official release history
  1. tender value changed
    2 Feb 2022, 10:38 GMT
  2. Status changed to complete
    2 Feb 2022, 10:38 GMT
  3. Official notice release published
    2 Feb 2022, 10:38 GMT
  4. Submission deadline changed to published date
    2 Feb 2022, 10:38 GMT
  5. Published value updated to £4,000,000
    27 Jul 2021, 18:14 BST
  6. Status changed to active
    27 Jul 2021, 18:14 BST
  7. Official notice release published
    27 Jul 2021, 18:14 BST
  8. Submission deadline changed to 12 Jul 2021, 14:00 BST
    27 Jul 2021, 18:14 BST
  9. Buyer information updated
    27 Jul 2021, 18:14 BST
  10. Official notice release published
    8 Jul 2021, 09:30 BST
  11. Buyer information updated
    8 Jul 2021, 09:30 BST
Lots and requirements (7)
Published by the contracting authority
  • Lot 1 · #1
    Books- published in the UK
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    LOT 1 is for the provision of books which are published in the UK and will include fiction and non-fiction books for adults, juniors and children. The solution will offer a range of genres and titles for purchase through a portal or website for delivery. There may be associated services including, but not be limited to; library stocking and related services, training, CD’s and DVD’s. Additional information: To gain access and complete the necessary documents please follow the instruction below Visit - WWW.Kentbusinessportal.org.uk Select - Opportunities Select Organisation - Commercial Services Select the opportunity appropriate to you from the list provided Express interest - you may need to register first Once successful expression is completed you can access and complete the requirements in two ways 1 - when you register you will receive a successful registration email, this also contains an link taking you direct to the opportunity 2 - when you log in to proactis go to my activities, select commercial services and you will be presented with the opportunity. Following the instruction from herein
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 2 · #2
    Books- published outside the UK
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    LOT 2 is for the provision of books which are published outside the UK and will include fiction and non-fiction books for adults, juniors and children. The solution will offer a range of genres and titles for purchase through a portal or website for delivery. There may be associated services including, but not be limited to; library stocking and related services, training, CD’s and DVD’s. Additional information: To gain access and complete the necessary documents please follow the instruction below Visit - WWW.Kentbusinessportal.org.uk Select - Opportunities Select Organisation - Commercial Services Select the opportunity appropriate to you from the list provided Express interest - you may need to register first Once successful expression is completed you can access and complete the requirements in two ways 1 - when you register you will receive a successful registration email, this also contains an link taking you direct to the opportunity 2 - when you log in to proactis go to my activities, select commercial services and you will be presented with the opportunity. Following the instruction from herein
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 3 · #3
    Curriculum and reference books
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    LOT 3 is for the provision of curriculum books which will include textbooks, OUP (Oxford University Press) publications, revision guides, dictionaries, reading scheme sets maps and reference materials. This LOT is also for non-educational Customers such as local authority for reference books related to their specific areas of work. They should be able to be purchased through a portal or website for delivery. There may be associated services including, but not be limited to; library stocking and related services, training, CD’s and DVD’s. Additional information: To gain access and complete the necessary documents please follow the instruction below Visit - WWW.Kentbusinessportal.org.uk Select - Opportunities Select Organisation - Commercial Services Select the opportunity appropriate to you from the list provided Express interest - you may need to register first Once successful expression is completed you can access and complete the requirements in two ways 1 - when you register you will receive a successful registration email, this also contains an link taking you direct to the opportunity 2 - when you log in to proactis go to my activities, select commercial services and you will be presented with the opportunity. Following the instruction from herein
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 4 · #4
    Books, curriculum and reference books
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    LOT 4 is for the provision of books published inside and outside the UK and curriculum and reference books. Suppliers awarded to LOT’s 1,2,and 3 will automatically be added to LOT 4. Additional information: To gain access and complete the necessary documents please follow the instruction below Visit - WWW.Kentbusinessportal.org.uk Select - Opportunities Select Organisation - Commercial Services Select the opportunity appropriate to you from the list provided Express interest - you may need to register first Once successful expression is completed you can access and complete the requirements in two ways 1 - when you register you will receive a successful registration email, this also contains an link taking you direct to the opportunity 2 - when you log in to proactis go to my activities, select commercial services and you will be presented with the opportunity. Following the instruction from herein
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 5 · #5
    E-audio books and accessories
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    LOT 5 is for the provision of audio books and e-audio books for adults, juniors and children. For audiobooks, solutions will offer a range of titles for purchase via a portal or website in a tape, CD, MP3 or any other updated formats which are available. E-audio book solutions will again offer a range of titles via a portal or website for purchase virtually on a range of devices including smartphones, tablets, e-readers and desktop PC’s. There may be associated services including, but not be limited to; library stocking and related services, training, CD’s and DVD’s. Additional information: The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No two.2.14) Additional informationII.2.14) Additional information To gain access and complete the necessary documents please follow the instruction below Visit - WWW.Kentbusinessportal.org.uk Select - Opportunities Select Organisation - Commercial Services Select the opportunity appropriate to you from the list provided Express interest - you may need to register first Once successful expression is completed you can access and complete the requirements in two ways 1 - when you register you will receive a successful registration email, this also contains an link taking you direct to the opportunity 2 - when you log in to proactis go to my activities, select commercial services and you will be presented with the opportunity. Following the instruction from herein
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 6 · #6
    E-books and accessories
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    LOT 6 is for the provision of e- books and accessories for adults, juniors and children. This lot is for digital lending platforms to provide eBook accessibility Solutions will offer a range of eBook titles via a portal or website, where Customers can purchase content virtually on a range of devices including smart phones, e-readers, tablets and desktop PC’s. There may be associated services including, but not be limited to; library stocking and related services, training, CD’s and DVD’s. Additional information: To gain access and complete the necessary documents please follow the instruction below Visit - WWW.Kentbusinessportal.org.uk Select - Opportunities Select Organisation - Commercial Services Select the opportunity appropriate to you from the list provided Express interest - you may need to register first Once successful expression is completed you can access and complete the requirements in two ways 1 - when you register you will receive a successful registration email, this also contains an link taking you direct to the opportunity 2 - when you log in to proactis go to my activities, select commercial services and you will be presented with the opportunity. Following the instruction from herein
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 7 · #7
    E-audio books, E-books and accessories
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    LOT 7 is for the provision of e-audio books, e-books and accessories. Suppliers awarded to LOT’s 5 and 6 will automatically be added to LOT 7. Additional information: To gain access and complete the necessary documents please follow the instruction below Visit - WWW.Kentbusinessportal.org.uk Select - Opportunities Select Organisation - Commercial Services Select the opportunity appropriate to you from the list provided Express interest - you may need to register first Once successful expression is completed you can access and complete the requirements in two ways 1 - when you register you will receive a successful registration email, this also contains an link taking you direct to the opportunity 2 - when you log in to proactis go to my activities, select commercial services and you will be presented with the opportunity. Following the instruction from herein
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
Timeline
  1. Procedure published
    2 Feb 2022, 10:38 GMT
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    Signed 4 Nov 2021, 00:00 GMT · Not published
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    Signed 4 Nov 2021, 00:00 GMT · Not published
Commercial outcome and competition
Awards
Peters Bookselling
Not published · Not published · active
Outstanding MD Ltd
Not published · Not published · active
Books, curriculum and reference books
Not published · Not published · unsuccessful
Bolinda Digital Ltd
Not published · Not published · active
OH!See
Not published · Not published · active
Bibliotheca
Not published · Not published · active
OverDrive, Inc
Not published · Not published · active
OverDrive, Inc
Not published · Not published · active
Bibliotheca
Not published · Not published · active
Bolinda Digital Ltd
Not published · Not published · active
E-audio books, E-books and accessories
Not published · Not published · unsuccessful
Ryefield Investments
Not published · Not published · active
Waterstone Booksellers
Not published · Not published · active
Peters Bookselling
Not published · Not published · active
Star Books
Not published · Not published · active
Ryefield Investments
Not published · Not published · active
Peters Bookselling
Not published · Not published · active
Ryefield Investments
Not published · Not published · active
Waterstone Booksellers Limited
Not published · Not published · active
Contracts
Books- published in the UK
Not published · signed 4 Nov 2021, 00:00 GMT · active
Contract
Not published · signed 4 Nov 2021, 00:00 GMT · active
E-audio books and accessories
Not published · signed 4 Nov 2021, 00:00 GMT · active
Contract
Not published · signed 4 Nov 2021, 00:00 GMT · active
Contract
Not published · signed 4 Nov 2021, 00:00 GMT · active
Contract
Not published · signed 4 Nov 2021, 00:00 GMT · active
E-books and accessories
Not published · signed 4 Nov 2021, 00:00 GMT · active
Contract
Not published · signed 4 Nov 2021, 00:00 GMT · active
Contract
Not published · signed 4 Nov 2021, 00:00 GMT · active
Contract
Not published · signed 4 Nov 2021, 00:00 GMT · active
Contract
Not published · signed 4 Nov 2021, 00:00 GMT · active
Books- published outside the UK
Not published · signed 4 Nov 2021, 00:00 GMT · active
Contract
Not published · signed 4 Nov 2021, 00:00 GMT · active
Contract
Not published · signed 4 Nov 2021, 00:00 GMT · active
Curriculum and reference books
Not published · signed 4 Nov 2021, 00:00 GMT · active
Contract
Not published · signed 4 Nov 2021, 00:00 GMT · active
Contract
Not published · signed 4 Nov 2021, 00:00 GMT · active
Bid statistics
highestValidBidValue: 4000000
lowestValidBidValue: 0.1
bids: 3 (lot 1)
bids: 3 (lot 1)
bids: 3 (lot 1)
electronicBids: 3 (lot 1)
electronicBids: 3 (lot 1)
electronicBids: 3 (lot 1)
foreignBidsFromEU: 0 (lot 1)
foreignBidsFromEU: 0 (lot 1)
foreignBidsFromEU: 0 (lot 1)
foreignBidsFromNonEU: 0 (lot 1)
foreignBidsFromNonEU: 0 (lot 1)
foreignBidsFromNonEU: 0 (lot 1)
highestValidBidValue: 8000000 (lot 1)
highestValidBidValue: 8000000 (lot 1)
highestValidBidValue: 8000000 (lot 1)
lowestValidBidValue: 0.1 (lot 1)
lowestValidBidValue: 0.1 (lot 1)
lowestValidBidValue: 0.1 (lot 1)
smeBids: 2 (lot 1)
smeBids: 2 (lot 1)
smeBids: 2 (lot 1)
bids: 3 (lot 2)
bids: 3 (lot 2)
bids: 3 (lot 2)
electronicBids: 3 (lot 2)
electronicBids: 3 (lot 2)
electronicBids: 3 (lot 2)
foreignBidsFromEU: 0 (lot 2)
foreignBidsFromEU: 0 (lot 2)
foreignBidsFromEU: 0 (lot 2)
foreignBidsFromNonEU: 0 (lot 2)
foreignBidsFromNonEU: 0 (lot 2)
foreignBidsFromNonEU: 0 (lot 2)
highestValidBidValue: 8000000 (lot 2)
highestValidBidValue: 8000000 (lot 2)
highestValidBidValue: 8000000 (lot 2)
lowestValidBidValue: 0.1 (lot 2)
lowestValidBidValue: 0.1 (lot 2)
lowestValidBidValue: 0.1 (lot 2)
smeBids: 3 (lot 2)
smeBids: 3 (lot 2)
smeBids: 3 (lot 2)
bids: 4 (lot 3)
bids: 4 (lot 3)
bids: 4 (lot 3)
bids: 4 (lot 3)
electronicBids: 4 (lot 3)
electronicBids: 4 (lot 3)
Buyer and organisations in this procedure

Kent County Council (t/a KCS)

Contracting authority GB-FTS-836
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  • Kent County Council (t/a KCS)
    buyer
    centralPurchasingBody

    Head Office, 1 Abbey Wood Group, Kings Hill, West Malling, UK, ME19 4YT
    +44 1622236697
  • Bibliotheca
    supplier

    Stockport, UK, SK8 7BS
  • Bolinda Digital Ltd
    supplier

    West Berkshire, UK, RG14 2PZ
  • Commercial Services Kent Ltd
    reviewBody

    1 Abbey Wood Road, Kings Hill, West Malling, ME19 4YT
  • OH!See
    supplier

    London, UK, EC1V 2NX
  • Outstanding MD Ltd
    supplier

    Bodmin, UK, PL31 2RQ
  • OverDrive, Inc
    supplier

    Leicester, UK, LE7 4YH
  • Peters Bookselling
    supplier

    Birmingham, UK, B5 6RJ
  • Ryefield Investments
    supplier

    Middlesex, UK, UB8 3NL
  • Star Books
    supplier

    Stanmore, UK, HA7 1EP
  • Waterstone Booksellers
    supplier

    London, UK, W1J 9HD
  • Waterstone Booksellers Limited
    supplier

    London, UK, W1J 9HD
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