Books, e-books and associated services

Framework agreement for the supply of books, e-books and associated resources and services. This tender is split into 9 Lots. Participating consortia cover universities and other Public Sector members including (but not limited to) schools, colleges, Multi-Academy Trusts, government departments and research institutes across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The …

CPV: 22100000 Drukowane książki, broszury i ulotki, 22110000 Drukowane książki, 22111000 Podręczniki szkolne, 22112000 Czytanki, 22113000 Książki biblioteczne, 22114000 Słowniki, mapy, zeszyty nutowe i inne książki
Termin:
21 lutego 2025 12:00
Rodzaj terminu:
Złożenie oferty
Miejsce wykonania:
Books, e-books and associated services
Miejsce udzielenia zamówienia:
Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC)
Numer nagrody:
LIB4061 SU

1. Buyer

1.1 Buyer

Official name : Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC)
Legal type of the buyer : Body governed by public law
Activity of the contracting authority : Education

2. Procedure

2.1 Procedure

Title : Books, e-books and associated services
Description : Framework agreement for the supply of books, e-books and associated resources and services. This tender is split into 9 Lots. Participating consortia cover universities and other Public Sector members including (but not limited to) schools, colleges, Multi-Academy Trusts, government departments and research institutes across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The named consortia are SUPC, NEUPC, NWUPC, LUPC, HEPCW, Academic Libraries North, NEYAL, MUAL, and WHELF.
Procedure identifier : faea4a8a-063f-4f92-b2bc-6ea4e32fb5ae
Internal identifier : LIB4061 SU
Type of procedure : Open
The procedure is accelerated : no
Justification for the accelerated procedure :
Main features of the procedure :

2.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Supplies
Main classification ( cpv ): 22113000 Library books
Additional classification ( cpv ): 22100000 Printed books, brochures and leaflets
Additional classification ( cpv ): 22110000 Printed books
Additional classification ( cpv ): 22111000 School books
Additional classification ( cpv ): 22112000 Textbooks
Additional classification ( cpv ): 22114000 Dictionaries, maps, music books and other books

2.1.2 Place of performance

Country : United Kingdom
Anywhere in the given country
Additional information : Various locations around the UK

2.1.3 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 450 000 000 Pound sterling
Maximum value of the framework agreement : 450 000 000 Pound sterling

2.1.4 General information

Legal basis :
Directive 2014/24/EU

2.1.5 Terms of procurement

Terms of submission :
Maximum number of lots for which one tenderer can submit tenders : 7
Terms of contract :
Maximum number of lots for which contracts can be awarded to one tenderer : 7

2.1.6 Grounds for exclusion

Analogous situation like bankruptcy under national law : See SQ exclusion grounds
Bankruptcy : See SQ exclusion grounds
Corruption : See SQ exclusion grounds
Arrangement with creditors : See SQ exclusion grounds
Participation in a criminal organisation : See SQ exclusion grounds
Agreements with other economic operators aimed at distorting competition : See SQ exclusion grounds
Breaching of obligations in the fields of environmental law : See SQ exclusion grounds
Money laundering or terrorist financing : See SQ exclusion grounds
Fraud : See SQ exclusion grounds
Child labour and other forms of trafficking in human beings : See SQ exclusion grounds
Insolvency : See SQ exclusion grounds
Breaching of obligations in the fields of labour law : See SQ exclusion grounds
Assets being administered by liquidator : See SQ exclusion grounds
Guilty of misrepresentation, withheld information, unable to provide required documents and obtained confidential information of this procedure : See SQ exclusion grounds
Conflict of interest due to its participation in the procurement procedure : See SQ exclusion grounds
Direct or indirect involvement in the preparation of this procurement procedure : See SQ exclusion grounds
Guilty of grave professional misconduct : See SQ exclusion grounds
Early termination, damages or other comparable sanctions : See SQ exclusion grounds
Breaching of obligations in the fields of social law : See SQ exclusion grounds
Business activities are suspended : See SQ exclusion grounds
Payment of taxes : See SQ exclusion grounds
Terrorist offences or offences linked to terrorist activities : See SQ exclusion grounds

5. Lot

5.1 Lot technical ID : LOT-0001

Title : Lot 1 - Print publications: standard suppliers for library stock
Description : Large-scale and library-focussed suppliers of printed publications and other hard copy materials including but not limited to maps, music scores, DVDs, CDs, Standing Orders and out-of-print materials. Suppliers will be capable of meeting operational requirements such as metadata provision, shelf-ready servicing, and interoperability with Library Management Systems. Suppliers may bid for either Lot 1 or Lot 2 but not both.
Internal identifier : LIB4061 SU

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Supplies
Main classification ( cpv ): 22100000 Printed books, brochures and leaflets
Additional classification ( cpv ): 22110000 Printed books
Additional classification ( cpv ): 22112000 Textbooks
Additional classification ( cpv ): 22114000 Dictionaries, maps, music books and other books

5.1.2 Place of performance

Country : United Kingdom
Anywhere in the given country
Additional information : Various locations around the UK

5.1.3 Estimated duration

Duration : 24 Month

5.1.4 Renewal

Maximum renewals : 4
The buyer reserves the right for additional purchases from the contractor, as described here : The initial term is to be 24 months with extension(s) possible for up to a further 24 months (maximum 48 months total).

5.1.5 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 70 000 000 Pound sterling

5.1.6 General information

Reserved participation : Participation is not reserved.
Procurement Project fully or partially financed with EU Funds.
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) : yes
This procurement is also suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)

5.1.9 Selection criteria

Criterion :
Type : Economic and financial standing
Name : Selection Questionnaire
Description : See Selection Questionnaire
Use of this criterion : Used
Criterion :
Type : Suitability to pursue the professional activity
Use of this criterion : Not used
Criterion :
Type : Technical and professional ability
Name : Technical Questionnaire
Description : See Technical Questionnaire
Use of this criterion : Used

5.1.10 Award criteria

Criterion :
Type : Price
Name : Price
Description : Price
Weight (percentage, exact) : 20
Criterion :
Type : Quality
Name : Quality
Description : See tender documentation
Weight (percentage, exact) : 80
Description of the method to be used if weighting cannot be expressed by criteria :
Justification for not indicating the weighting of the award criteria :

5.1.11 Procurement documents

5.1.12 Terms of procurement

Terms of submission :
Electronic submission : Required
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted : English
Electronic catalogue : Not allowed
Deadline for receipt of tenders : 21/02/2025 12:00 +00:00
Information about public opening :
Opening date : 21/02/2025 12:05 +00:00
Terms of contract :
The execution of the contract must be performed within the framework of sheltered employment programmes : No
Electronic invoicing : Required
Electronic ordering will be used : yes
Electronic payment will be used : yes

5.1.15 Techniques

Framework agreement :
Framework agreement, without reopening of competition
Maximum number of participants : 5
Information about the dynamic purchasing system :
No dynamic purchase system
Electronic auction : no

5.1.16 Further information, mediation and review

Review organisation : Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC)
Organisation providing additional information about the procurement procedure : Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC)
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures : Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC)
TED eSender : Mercell Holding ASA

5.1 Lot technical ID : LOT-0002

Title : Lot 2 - Print publications: specialist suppliers for library stock
Description : Specialist suppliers of printed publications and other hard copy materials such as maps, music scores, DVDs, CDs, Standing Orders. Suppliers will specialise according to factors such as language, region of publication, material type, subject, etc. Suppliers may bid for either Lot 1 or Lot 2 but not both.
Internal identifier : LIB4061 SU

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Supplies
Main classification ( cpv ): 22100000 Printed books, brochures and leaflets
Additional classification ( cpv ): 22110000 Printed books
Additional classification ( cpv ): 22112000 Textbooks
Additional classification ( cpv ): 22114000 Dictionaries, maps, music books and other books

5.1.2 Place of performance

Country : United Kingdom
Anywhere in the given country
Additional information : Various locations around the UK

5.1.3 Estimated duration

Duration : 24 Month

5.1.4 Renewal

Maximum renewals : 4
The buyer reserves the right for additional purchases from the contractor, as described here : The initial term is to be 24 months with extension(s) possible for up to a further 24 months (maximum 48 months total).

5.1.5 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 10 000 000 Pound sterling

5.1.6 General information

Reserved participation : Participation is not reserved.
Procurement Project fully or partially financed with EU Funds.
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) : yes
This procurement is also suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)

5.1.9 Selection criteria

Criterion :
Type : Economic and financial standing
Name : Selection Questionnaire
Description : See Selection Questionnaire
Use of this criterion : Used
Criterion :
Type : Suitability to pursue the professional activity
Use of this criterion : Not used
Criterion :
Type : Technical and professional ability
Name : Technical Questionnaire
Description : See Technical Questionnaire
Use of this criterion : Used

5.1.10 Award criteria

Criterion :
Type : Price
Name : Price
Description : Price
Weight (percentage, exact) : 20
Criterion :
Type : Quality
Name : Quality
Description : See tender documentation
Weight (percentage, exact) : 80
Description of the method to be used if weighting cannot be expressed by criteria :
Justification for not indicating the weighting of the award criteria :

5.1.11 Procurement documents

Languages in which the procurement documents are officially available : English

5.1.12 Terms of procurement

Terms of submission :
Electronic submission : Required
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted : English
Electronic catalogue : Not allowed
Deadline for receipt of tenders : 21/02/2025 12:00 +00:00
Information about public opening :
Opening date : 21/02/2025 12:05 +00:00
Terms of contract :
The execution of the contract must be performed within the framework of sheltered employment programmes : No
Electronic invoicing : Required
Electronic ordering will be used : yes
Electronic payment will be used : yes

5.1.15 Techniques

Framework agreement :
Framework agreement, without reopening of competition
Maximum number of participants : 12
Information about the dynamic purchasing system :
No dynamic purchase system
Electronic auction : no

5.1.16 Further information, mediation and review

Review organisation : Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC)
Organisation providing additional information about the procurement procedure : Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC)
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures : Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC)
Organisation receiving requests to participate : Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC)
Organisation processing tenders : Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC)
TED eSender : Mercell Holding ASA

5.1 Lot technical ID : LOT-0003

Title : Lot 3 - Print publications: supply to schools, Multi-Academy Trusts, academic departments (generally non-library)
Description : Supply of printed publications and other hard copy materials, generally for non-library purposes of academic departments, schools, Multi-Academy Trusts, and other public sector organisations. Associated goods relating to reading provision may be supplied under this Lot where a dedicated framework is not required.
Internal identifier : LIB4061 SU

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Supplies
Main classification ( cpv ): 22100000 Printed books, brochures and leaflets
Additional classification ( cpv ): 22110000 Printed books
Additional classification ( cpv ): 22111000 School books
Additional classification ( cpv ): 22112000 Textbooks
Additional classification ( cpv ): 22113000 Library books
Additional classification ( cpv ): 22114000 Dictionaries, maps, music books and other books

5.1.2 Place of performance

Country : United Kingdom
Anywhere in the given country
Additional information : Various locations around the UK

5.1.3 Estimated duration

Duration : 24 Month

5.1.4 Renewal

Maximum renewals : 4
The buyer reserves the right for additional purchases from the contractor, as described here : The initial term is to be 24 months with extension(s) possible for up to a further 24 months (maximum 48 months total).

5.1.5 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 40 000 000 Pound sterling

5.1.6 General information

Reserved participation : Participation is not reserved.
Procurement Project fully or partially financed with EU Funds.
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) : yes
This procurement is also suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)

5.1.9 Selection criteria

Criterion :
Type : Economic and financial standing
Name : Selection Questionnaire
Description : See Selection Questionnaire
Use of this criterion : Used
Criterion :
Type : Suitability to pursue the professional activity
Use of this criterion : Not used
Criterion :
Type : Technical and professional ability
Name : Technical Questionnaire
Description : See Technical Questionnaire
Use of this criterion : Used

5.1.10 Award criteria

Criterion :
Type : Price
Name : Price
Description : Price
Weight (percentage, exact) : 30
Criterion :
Type : Quality
Name : Quality
Description : See tender documentation
Weight (percentage, exact) : 70
Description of the method to be used if weighting cannot be expressed by criteria :
Justification for not indicating the weighting of the award criteria :

5.1.11 Procurement documents

5.1.12 Terms of procurement

Terms of submission :
Electronic submission : Required
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted : English
Electronic catalogue : Not allowed
Deadline for receipt of tenders : 21/02/2025 12:00 +00:00
Information about public opening :
Opening date : 21/02/2025 12:05 +00:00
Terms of contract :
The execution of the contract must be performed within the framework of sheltered employment programmes : No
Electronic invoicing : Required
Electronic ordering will be used : yes
Electronic payment will be used : yes

5.1.15 Techniques

Framework agreement :
Framework agreement, without reopening of competition
Maximum number of participants : 8
Information about the dynamic purchasing system :
No dynamic purchase system
Electronic auction : no

5.1.16 Further information, mediation and review

Review organisation : Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC)
Organisation providing additional information about the procurement procedure : Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC)
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures : Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC)
TED eSender : Mercell Holding ASA

5.1 Lot technical ID : LOT-0004

Title : Lot 4 - E-book aggregator: title-by-title perpetual access purchase
Description : Title-by-title purchasing of e-books via an aggregator platform for delivery via the aggregator’s own platform. Packages may be offered, as may DDA and EBA programmes. Suppliers will offer perpetual access licences but may also offer alternatives (eg. 365 day licences) where perpetual licensing is not available.
Internal identifier : LIB4061 SU

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Supplies
Main classification ( cpv ): 22113000 Library books

5.1.2 Place of performance

Country : United Kingdom
Anywhere in the given country
Additional information : Various locations around the UK

5.1.3 Estimated duration

Duration : 24 Month

5.1.4 Renewal

Maximum renewals : 4
The buyer reserves the right for additional purchases from the contractor, as described here : The initial term is to be 24 months with extension(s) possible for up to a further 24 months (maximum 48 months total).

5.1.5 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 120 000 000 Pound sterling

5.1.6 General information

Reserved participation : Participation is not reserved.
Procurement Project fully or partially financed with EU Funds.
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) : yes
This procurement is also suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)

5.1.9 Selection criteria

Criterion :
Type : Economic and financial standing
Name : Selection Questionnaire
Description : See Selection Questionnaire
Use of this criterion : Used
Criterion :
Type : Suitability to pursue the professional activity
Use of this criterion : Not used
Criterion :
Type : Technical and professional ability
Name : Technical Questionnaire
Description : See Technical Questionnaire
Use of this criterion : Used

5.1.10 Award criteria

Criterion :
Type : Price
Name : Price
Description : Price
Weight (percentage, exact) : 20
Criterion :
Type : Quality
Name : Quality
Description : See tender documentation
Weight (percentage, exact) : 80
Description of the method to be used if weighting cannot be expressed by criteria :
Justification for not indicating the weighting of the award criteria :

5.1.11 Procurement documents

5.1.12 Terms of procurement

Terms of submission :
Electronic submission : Required
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted : English
Electronic catalogue : Not allowed
Deadline for receipt of tenders : 21/02/2025 12:00 +00:00
Information about public opening :
Opening date : 21/02/2025 12:05 +00:00
Terms of contract :
The execution of the contract must be performed within the framework of sheltered employment programmes : No
Electronic invoicing : Required
Electronic ordering will be used : yes
Electronic payment will be used : yes

5.1.15 Techniques

Framework agreement :
Framework agreement, without reopening of competition
Maximum number of participants : 5
Information about the dynamic purchasing system :
No dynamic purchase system
Electronic auction : no

5.1.16 Further information, mediation and review

Review organisation : Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC)
Organisation providing additional information about the procurement procedure : Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC)
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures : Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC)
TED eSender : Mercell Holding ASA

5.1 Lot technical ID : LOT-0005

Title : Lot 5 - E-book aggregator: title-by-title perpetual access purchase for third-party platform
Description : Title-by-title purchasing of e-books via an aggregator platform for delivery via a third party or publisher platform. Packages may be offered, as may DDA and EBA programmes. Suppliers will offer perpetual access licences but may also offer alternatives (eg. 365 day licences) where perpetual licensing is not available.
Internal identifier : LIB4061 SU

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Supplies
Main classification ( cpv ): 22113000 Library books

5.1.2 Place of performance

Country : United Kingdom
Anywhere in the given country
Additional information : Various locations around the UK

5.1.3 Estimated duration

Duration : 24 Month

5.1.4 Renewal

Maximum renewals : 4
The buyer reserves the right for additional purchases from the contractor, as described here : The initial term is to be 24 months with extension(s) possible for up to a further 24 months (maximum 48 months total).

5.1.5 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 40 000 000 Pound sterling

5.1.6 General information

Reserved participation : Participation is not reserved.
Procurement Project fully or partially financed with EU Funds.
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) : yes
This procurement is also suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)

5.1.9 Selection criteria

Criterion :
Type : Economic and financial standing
Name : Selection Questionnaire
Description : See Selection Questionnaire
Use of this criterion : Used
Criterion :
Type : Suitability to pursue the professional activity
Use of this criterion : Not used
Criterion :
Type : Technical and professional ability
Name : Technical Questionnaire
Description : See Technical Questionnaire
Use of this criterion : Used

5.1.10 Award criteria

Criterion :
Type : Price
Name : Price
Description : Price
Weight (percentage, exact) : 20
Criterion :
Type : Quality
Name : Quality
Description : See tender documentation
Weight (percentage, exact) : 80
Description of the method to be used if weighting cannot be expressed by criteria :
Justification for not indicating the weighting of the award criteria :

5.1.11 Procurement documents

5.1.12 Terms of procurement

Terms of submission :
Electronic submission : Required
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted : English
Electronic catalogue : Not allowed
Deadline for receipt of tenders : 21/02/2025 12:00 +00:00
Information about public opening :
Opening date : 21/02/2025 12:05 +00:00
Terms of contract :
The execution of the contract must be performed within the framework of sheltered employment programmes : No
Electronic invoicing : Required
Electronic ordering will be used : yes
Electronic payment will be used : yes

5.1.15 Techniques

Framework agreement :
Framework agreement, without reopening of competition
Maximum number of participants : 5
Information about the dynamic purchasing system :
No dynamic purchase system
Electronic auction : no

5.1.16 Further information, mediation and review

Review organisation : Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC)
Organisation providing additional information about the procurement procedure : Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC)
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures : Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC)
TED eSender : Mercell Holding ASA

5.1 Lot technical ID : LOT-0006

Title : Lot 6 - E-book aggregator: subscription packages
Description : Subscription e-book packages via aggregator’s own platform. Packages may include wider digital content in addition to e-books. Package content will be pre-defined in nature and not bespoke selections of titles.
Internal identifier : LIB4061 SU

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Supplies
Main classification ( cpv ): 22113000 Library books

5.1.2 Place of performance

Country : United Kingdom
Anywhere in the given country
Additional information : Various locations around the UK

5.1.3 Estimated duration

Duration : 24 Month

5.1.4 Renewal

Maximum renewals : 4
The buyer reserves the right for additional purchases from the contractor, as described here : The initial term is to be 24 months with extension(s) possible for up to a further 24 months (maximum 48 months total).

5.1.5 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 20 000 000 Pound sterling

5.1.6 General information

Reserved participation : Participation is not reserved.
Procurement Project fully or partially financed with EU Funds.
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) : yes
This procurement is also suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)

5.1.9 Selection criteria

Criterion :
Type : Economic and financial standing
Name : Selection Questionnaire
Description : See Selection Questionnaire
Use of this criterion : Used
Criterion :
Type : Suitability to pursue the professional activity
Use of this criterion : Not used
Criterion :
Type : Technical and professional ability
Name : Technical Questionnaire
Description : See Technical Questionnaire
Use of this criterion : Used

5.1.10 Award criteria

Criterion :
Type : Price
Name : Price
Description : Price
Weight (percentage, exact) : 20
Criterion :
Type : Quality
Name : Quality
Description : See tender documentation
Weight (percentage, exact) : 80
Description of the method to be used if weighting cannot be expressed by criteria :
Justification for not indicating the weighting of the award criteria :

5.1.11 Procurement documents

5.1.12 Terms of procurement

Terms of submission :
Electronic submission : Required
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted : English
Electronic catalogue : Not allowed
Deadline for receipt of tenders : 21/02/2025 12:00 +00:00
Information about public opening :
Opening date : 21/02/2025 12:05 +00:00
Terms of contract :
The execution of the contract must be performed within the framework of sheltered employment programmes : No
Electronic invoicing : Required
Electronic ordering will be used : yes
Electronic payment will be used : yes

5.1.15 Techniques

Framework agreement :
Framework agreement, without reopening of competition
Maximum number of participants : 5
Information about the dynamic purchasing system :
No dynamic purchase system
Electronic auction : no

5.1.16 Further information, mediation and review

Review organisation : Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC)
Organisation providing additional information about the procurement procedure : Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC)
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures : Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC)
TED eSender : Mercell Holding ASA

5.1 Lot technical ID : LOT-0007

Title : Lot 7 - E-book aggregator: e-textbooks
Description : E-textbook access via an aggregator e-textbook platform. Title selections may be bespoke or pre-defined packages.
Internal identifier : LIB4061 SU

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Supplies
Main classification ( cpv ): 22113000 Library books

5.1.2 Place of performance

Country : United Kingdom
Anywhere in the given country
Additional information : Various locations around the UK

5.1.3 Estimated duration

Duration : 24 Month

5.1.4 Renewal

Maximum renewals : 4
The buyer reserves the right for additional purchases from the contractor, as described here : The initial term is to be 24 months with extension(s) possible for up to a further 24 months (maximum 48 months total).

5.1.5 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 120 000 000 Pound sterling

5.1.6 General information

Reserved participation : Participation is not reserved.
Procurement Project fully or partially financed with EU Funds.
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) : yes
This procurement is also suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)

5.1.9 Selection criteria

Criterion :
Type : Economic and financial standing
Name : Selection Questionnaire
Description : See Selection Questionnaire
Use of this criterion : Used
Criterion :
Type : Suitability to pursue the professional activity
Use of this criterion : Not used
Criterion :
Type : Technical and professional ability
Name : Technical Questionnaire
Description : See Technical Questionnaire
Use of this criterion : Used

5.1.10 Award criteria

Criterion :
Type : Price
Name : Price
Description : Price
Weight (percentage, exact) : 20
Criterion :
Type : Quality
Name : Quality
Description : See tender documentation
Weight (percentage, exact) : 80
Description of the method to be used if weighting cannot be expressed by criteria :
Justification for not indicating the weighting of the award criteria :

5.1.11 Procurement documents

5.1.12 Terms of procurement

Terms of submission :
Electronic submission : Required
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted : English
Electronic catalogue : Not allowed
Deadline for receipt of tenders : 21/02/2025 12:00 +00:00
Information about public opening :
Opening date : 21/02/2025 12:05 +00:00
Terms of contract :
The execution of the contract must be performed within the framework of sheltered employment programmes : No
Electronic invoicing : Required
Electronic ordering will be used : yes
Electronic payment will be used : yes

5.1.15 Techniques

Framework agreement :
Framework agreement, without reopening of competition
Maximum number of participants : 5
Information about the dynamic purchasing system :
No dynamic purchase system
Electronic auction : no

5.1.16 Further information, mediation and review

Review organisation : Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC)
Organisation providing additional information about the procurement procedure : Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC)
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures : Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC)
TED eSender : Mercell Holding ASA

5.1 Lot technical ID : LOT-0008

Title : Lot 8 - E-books: specialist and innovative solutions
Description : Specialised e-book solutions for delivery via Supplier’s own platform. This Lot offers a route to market for solutions that do not fit the specification of other e-book Lots (Lots 4, 5, 6, or 7). Solutions might include those that are not specifically designed for the HE market, that deliver specialist content, or that offer alternative business models that don’t fit in another Lot. Suppliers bidding for this Lot may not bid for any other e-book Lot (Lots 4, 5, 6, or 7).
Internal identifier : LIB4061 SU

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Supplies
Main classification ( cpv ): 22113000 Library books

5.1.2 Place of performance

Country : United Kingdom
Anywhere in the given country
Additional information : Various locations around the UK

5.1.3 Estimated duration

Duration : 24 Month

5.1.4 Renewal

Maximum renewals : 4
The buyer reserves the right for additional purchases from the contractor, as described here : The initial term is to be 24 months with extension(s) possible for up to a further 24 months (maximum 48 months total).

5.1.5 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 20 000 000 Pound sterling

5.1.6 General information

Reserved participation : Participation is not reserved.
Procurement Project fully or partially financed with EU Funds.
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) : yes
This procurement is also suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)

5.1.9 Selection criteria

Criterion :
Type : Economic and financial standing
Name : Selection Questionnaire
Description : See Selection Questionnaire
Use of this criterion : Used
Criterion :
Type : Suitability to pursue the professional activity
Use of this criterion : Not used
Criterion :
Type : Technical and professional ability
Name : Technical Questionnaire
Description : See Technical Questionnaire
Use of this criterion : Used

5.1.10 Award criteria

Criterion :
Type : Price
Name : Price
Description : Price
Weight (percentage, exact) : 20
Criterion :
Type : Quality
Name : Quality
Description : See tender documentation
Weight (percentage, exact) : 80
Description of the method to be used if weighting cannot be expressed by criteria :
Justification for not indicating the weighting of the award criteria :

5.1.11 Procurement documents

5.1.12 Terms of procurement

Terms of submission :
Electronic submission : Required
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted : English
Electronic catalogue : Not allowed
Deadline for receipt of tenders : 21/02/2025 12:00 +00:00
Information about public opening :
Opening date : 21/02/2025 12:05 +00:00
Terms of contract :
The execution of the contract must be performed within the framework of sheltered employment programmes : No
Electronic invoicing : Required
Electronic ordering will be used : yes
Electronic payment will be used : yes

5.1.15 Techniques

Framework agreement :
Framework agreement, without reopening of competition
Maximum number of participants : 12
Information about the dynamic purchasing system :
No dynamic purchase system
Electronic auction : no

5.1.16 Further information, mediation and review

Review organisation : Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC)
Organisation providing additional information about the procurement procedure : Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC)
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures : Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC)
TED eSender : Mercell Holding ASA

5.1 Lot technical ID : LOT-0009

Title : Lot 9 - Sales to individual staff/students and bursary provision
Description : Where a member wishes to set up an approved supplier for individual staff or students to purchase hard copy or digital materials. Bursary provision may also be facilitated where operated on a credit basis and the supplier meets individual member requirements. In these cases, bursaries may include a wider scope of goods that support learning.
Internal identifier : LIB4061 SU

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Supplies
Main classification ( cpv ): 22100000 Printed books, brochures and leaflets
Additional classification ( cpv ): 22110000 Printed books
Additional classification ( cpv ): 22112000 Textbooks
Additional classification ( cpv ): 22114000 Dictionaries, maps, music books and other books

5.1.2 Place of performance

Country : United Kingdom
Anywhere in the given country
Additional information : Various locations around the UK

5.1.3 Estimated duration

Duration : 24 Month

5.1.4 Renewal

Maximum renewals : 4
The buyer reserves the right for additional purchases from the contractor, as described here : The initial term is to be 24 months with extension(s) possible for up to a further 24 months (maximum 48 months total).

5.1.5 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 10 000 000 Pound sterling

5.1.6 General information

Reserved participation : Participation is not reserved.
Procurement Project fully or partially financed with EU Funds.
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) : yes
This procurement is also suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)

5.1.9 Selection criteria

Criterion :
Type : Economic and financial standing
Name : Selection Questionnaire
Description : See Selection Questionnaire
Use of this criterion : Used
Criterion :
Type : Suitability to pursue the professional activity
Use of this criterion : Not used
Criterion :
Type : Technical and professional ability
Name : Technical Questionnaire
Description : See Technical Questionnaire
Use of this criterion : Used

5.1.10 Award criteria

Criterion :
Type : Price
Name : Price
Description : Price
Weight (percentage, exact) : 30
Criterion :
Type : Quality
Name : Quality
Description : See tender documentation
Weight (percentage, exact) : 70
Description of the method to be used if weighting cannot be expressed by criteria :
Justification for not indicating the weighting of the award criteria :

5.1.11 Procurement documents

5.1.12 Terms of procurement

Terms of submission :
Electronic submission : Required
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted : English
Electronic catalogue : Not allowed
Deadline for receipt of tenders : 21/02/2025 12:00 +00:00
Information about public opening :
Opening date : 21/02/2025 12:05 +00:00
Terms of contract :
The execution of the contract must be performed within the framework of sheltered employment programmes : No
Electronic invoicing : Required
Electronic ordering will be used : yes
Electronic payment will be used : yes

5.1.15 Techniques

Framework agreement :
Framework agreement, without reopening of competition
Maximum number of participants : 5
Information about the dynamic purchasing system :
No dynamic purchase system
Electronic auction : no

5.1.16 Further information, mediation and review

Review organisation : Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC)
Organisation providing additional information about the procurement procedure : Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC)
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures : Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC)
TED eSender : Mercell Holding ASA

8. Organisations

8.1 ORG-0001

Official name : Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC)
Registration number : 111357
Postal address : Reading Enterprise Centre, The University of Reading, Whiteknights Road, Earley Gate
Town : Reading
Postcode : RG6 6BU
Country : United Kingdom
Contact point : Gavin Phillips
Telephone : +44 1189357081
Internet address : https://www.supc.ac.uk
Roles of this organisation :
Buyer
Organisation providing additional information about the procurement procedure
Organisation receiving requests to participate
Organisation processing tenders
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures

8.1 ORG-0002

Official name : Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC)
Registration number : 111357
Postal address : Reading Enterprise Centre, Earley Gate, University of Reading
Town : Reading
Postcode : RG6 6BU
Country : United Kingdom
Contact point : Gavin Phillips
Telephone : 0118 228 4020
Roles of this organisation :
Review organisation

8.1 ORG-0003

Official name : Mercell Holding ASA
Registration number : 980921565
Postal address : Askekroken 11
Town : Oslo
Postcode : 0277
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Oslo ( NO081 )
Country : Norway
Contact point : eSender
Telephone : +47 21018800
Fax : +47 21018801
Internet address : http://mercell.com/
Roles of this organisation :
TED eSender

11. Notice information

11.1 Notice information

Notice identifier/version : c4fc26ab-3fd3-4da1-8878-9d8349044676 - 01
Form type : Competition
Notice type : Contract or concession notice – standard regime
Notice dispatch date : 06/01/2025 00:09 +00:00
Notice dispatch date (eSender) : 06/01/2025 00:09 +00:00
Languages in which this notice is officially available : English

11.2 Publication information

Notice publication number : 00006891-2025
OJ S issue number : 4/2025
Publication date : 07/01/2025