Library Resources

Tender description

This Pre-market engagement process is in advance of the expiration of the CPC framework for Library Resources which expires 08/10/2024. The scope is expected to cover books, eBooks, audio books, reading material alternatives, and services including journal subscriptions, ordering, payment, delivery, marking, monitoring, journal consolidation services, books processing, shelf ready books services. We are hopeful that we can introduce to this new iteration library management system software, and additional modules such as discovery services, reading lists and acquisition tools. CPC are seeking interested suppliers of the above to discuss the relevant markets and to assess whether the above scope is appropriate. Additionally librarians in educational establishments across the UK who are able to detail their needs. Please contact l.m.oshea@thecpc.ac.uk to engage. Lot 1: Library Books This lot covers the provision of physical print material of books including literature, textbooks etc. and the services that may be required with the acquisition of such goods Lot 2: Library eBooks This lot covers the provision of electronic copies of literature, textbooks, audio books, alternative formats, and the services that may be required with the acquisition of such goods Lot 3: Journal/Periodical Subscription Services This lot covers the provision of journal, eJournal, and periodical subscription services, and other services that may be required including but not-limited-to journal consolidation services Lot 4: Library Management Systems Software This lot covers the provision of software for managing libraries including Library Management Systems (LMS), reading lists, discovery services and acquisitions tools.