Blackwell awarded tender as a preferred supplier for Higher Education libraries
July 24th 2009 - Blackwell is delighted to announce it has been awarded the tender to supply Higher Education libraries throughout England.
As one of the preferred suppliers, Blackwell will supply English language books, standing orders, eBooks, out of print and audio-visual materials to colleges and universities in the tender worth up to £35m per annum. Houtschild, the Dutch based bookseller who are part of the Blackwell Group, is also one of the preferred suppliers for European language material. Blackwell is in a unique position to deliver the complete book supply solution following the integration of its library supply and retail channels. Its expertise in both areas of the business will enable Blackwell to provide the very best service to the academic community.
Andrew Hutchings, Blackwell CEO says "Our success is a great achievement for Blackwell. We are now looking forward to building relationships with the individual libraries within the Joint Consortia."
Houtschild joins Talis
Talis announces:
Greater EDI efficiencies through new partnership with Houtschild International Booksellers
26 May 2009 - We are delighted to welcome Houtschild International Booksellers to the Talis Additions Partner Programme. Through the Programme, our mutual customers will benefit from an automated book procurement process with Houtschild, providing improved stock supply times and delivering efficiency savings.
Founded in the Netherlands in 1974, Houtschild International Booksellers specialises in supplying academic books and journals, particularly English and foreign-language European publications.
Grant White, Partner Manger, Talis commented "Houtschild has a strong commitment to maintaining a high level of customer service and look forward to integrating their procurement system with the Talis electronic supply chain service, Talis Gateway."
Grant White, Partner Manger, Talis commented "Houtschild has a strong commitment to maintaining a high level of customer service and look forward to integrating their procurement system with the Talis electronic supply chain service, Talis Gateway."
Hans Mcilveen, Head of department, Customer Services, Houtschild added "We are very happy to join the Talis Additions Partner Programme in order to expand our range of electronic services. I am sure many of our Talis customers will be pleased to learn that we will be able to supply electronic invoices and reports in the very near future. We look forward to working with Talis on developing new services as well. This will be another step forward in our efforts to streamline workflows and be as cost effective as possible."
With 15 certified partners, the Talis Additions Partnership Programme continues to provide Universities, Libraries and Local Government with choice and real confidence that our software and services remain seamlessly integrated. To find out how the Talis Additions Partnership Programme can benefit your library visit www.talis.com/additions.
The Talis Additions Partnership Programme is intended to support greater customer choice, to help our mutual customers' gain more value from their applications. It also provides assurance that our solutions will work together.
Houtschild to supply the European Commission
Houtschild to supply the European Commission
May 1st 2009 – For years and years Houtschild International Booksellers have supplied the European Commission with books published in the Netherlands, but now we have been selected as the single supplier for Monographs and Standing Orders from the Benelux, France and Central Europe, including Germany.
After a final meeting in Brussels, where the signed contract was presented after a successful tender process, Hans McIlveen, head of the book department and IT manager, and Paul Slomp, sales manager, were eager to continue and even expand the good relationship that has existed for a long time. Houtschild’s excellent contacts with international publishers and distributors will be the basis of a fruitful partnership.
Houtschild successful in tender Ministry of Health, Environment and Rural Affairs
January 2009 – The Dutch Ministry of Health, Environment and Rural Affairs, has appointed Houtschild as the single supplier of monographs.
Director Olwyn Cross said: “In these times of decreased economic activity, it gives us confidence in the future, when a customer like this Ministry decides to take the plunge with Houtschild. The contact is new to us, but, judging by the Ministry’s professional approach, I trust that this will prove to be an excellent partnership.”
Houtschild to supply eleven Dutch ministries
27 May 2008 - Following a successful bid in a European tender to supply Dutch government bodies, Houtschild International Booksellers has been named as a preferred supplier of journals, standing orders and books.
The estimated total value of the tender - divided over 3 Lots - is in the region of € 9 m per annum. Houtschild already supplies a number of these ministries. Director Olwyn Cross is delighted with the result. 'Being awarded a part of this contract is recognition of our good reputation, the excellent relationship with our customers and the competitive terms we offer'
The library supplier and subscription agency in Rijswijk joined forces with Blackwell UK in March 2007. Houtschild is an independent part of the Blackwell Group.
Blackwell Book Services acquires Houtschild International Booksellers
In a move that brings together two well-respected library book suppliers, Blackwell Book Services and Houtschild International Booksellers announce that they have joined forces.
This exciting opportunity has arisen at a time when Blackwell Book Services were seeking to further develop their offering of European language material and Houtschild International Booksellers were looking for a strategic partner to help expand their business. The combined operation will extend the range of titles and services available to customers globally.
Houtschild International Booksellers will continue to be run by Director Olwyn Cross and her management team and will operate as a distinct business unit, trading under the Houtschild name, within the Blackwell Book Services division. Olwyn Cross becomes a member of the Blackwell Book Services management team reporting to Andrew Hutchings, Chief Executive Officer of Blackwell Book Services.
Andrew Hutchings commented, “I am delighted to be able to add the complementary strengths of Houtschild International Booksellers to the Blackwell Book Services’ portfolio.
This development is a further signal of our commitment to the academic library market".
This development is a further signal of our commitment to the academic library market".
André Houtschild, owner and founder of Houtschild International Booksellers
remarked, “We are delighted to become part of Blackwell Book Services. We had hoped for a partner that would be just as pleased to benefit from our qualities and experience as we would benefit from theirs. With the Blackwell and Houtschild sales staff working together, both companies can extend their reach and potential.”
Media Contact for Blackwell Book Services
Alison Franklin
Blackwell Book Services
Beaver House
Hythe Bridge Street
Oxford OX1 2ET
Tel: +44 1865 333 140
Fax: +44 1865 200 285
Media Contact for Houtschild International Booksellers
Olwyn Cross
Director
HOUTSCHILD INTERNATIONAL BOOKSELLERS
Sir Winston Churchilllaan 281
2288 DA Rijswijk
Netherlands
tel. +31 70 4130615
fax + 31 70 4130611
