Why buy from the National Public Sector Framework?
The framework is a retender of a previous agreement under the name Library Resources and Associated Services. It includes aggregators, resellers, and software developers who will offer additional benefits through collaborative and innovative partnerships with CPC members. The products and services within the scope of this agreement may be purchased in varying quantities during the framework period.
The framework scope includes:
- Academic books from a range of publishers (from early years to KS4 and HE)
- Shelf-ready book services
- Professional books and publications
- Learning aids
- eBooks
- Newspaper, journal, periodical subscriptions
- Consolidation services
- Library discovery tools and services, including search functionality, database provision, Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC), web resources, publisher packages, catalogue records, and electronic and print resources
With this iteration, the authority has expanded upon the scope previously offered, to put in place a new framework agreement with multiple suppliers including products and services including but not limited to:
- The supply of library management systems, library discovery services, and reading lists including associated support and maintenance. ost breakdowns.
- The supply of print, audio, electronic, and alternative format library books, including curriculum, textbooks, and reading for pleasure
- The supply of print, audio, electronic, and alternative format journal, and periodical subscription services
- Services including books processing, consolidation services, shelf ready services, ordering, payment, monitoring, and reporting
It was awarded on 9th October 2024 and runs to 8th October 2026 with a possible extension to 8th October 2028.
The framework provides added value throughout when compared to other public sector frameworks. The framework is:
Designed by experts
- This framework has been developed by experts in the field who have many years of operational experience across a range of public sector organisations
- It offers a fast and efficient route to market with the option for direct purchase without further competition
Comprehensive
- The framework features a wide range of suppliers with their own individual specialisms
Safe
- The framework is compliant with The Public Contracts Regulations when it is used according to the guidance provided
- You can be sure that our list of pre-vetted suppliers are of the highest quality and have been through a rigorous selection process in order to get on to the framework
Supportive
- A dedicated help desk service is available to users of the framework. The service helps users to use the framework and offers advice on the mini-competition process and contract management issues. In addition to the help desk, the framework has a further competition support service which can:
- Undertake a further competition on behalf of a framework user (if the user doesn’t have the skills or the resources to undertake the further competition themselves)
Or:
- Provide a further competition documentation review service to ensure the documentation is fit for purpose prior to commencement of the further competition
Who can use the Framework
- Central Government, Local Government & Public Corporations
- Local Authorities
- Police, Fire & Rescue Services
- NHS Bodies in the UK
- Hospices in the UK
- Registered Social Landlords (Housing Associations)
- Third Sector and Charities in the United Kingdom
- Citizens Advice in the United Kingdom
- Non-Departmental Public Bodies
- National Parks Authorities
Supplier Directory
- Lot 1 - Physical Print and Alternative Format Library Books (5)
- Lot 2 - Electronic and Alternative Format Library eBooks (5)
- Lot 3 - Journal and Periodical Subscription Services (4)
- Lot 4 - Library Software (6)
How can I use this Framework?
Please login or register to use this framework.
Crescent are part of the CPC and operate on a not-for-profit basis.
Further details are available within the user guide.
Contract Management
Should you require any further support with this framework please contact us:
- 0161 974 0956