Award

Supply of large print and audio books

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

30 Oct 2019 at 15:29

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the supply of large print and audio books was conducted by Hampshire County Council. This tender falls under the library books classification within the services industry category and is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The tender was executed using a negotiated procedure without prior publication, and the award date was 4th September 2019. The contract was valued at £150,000 and the contract period spans from 5th September 2019 to 31st March 2022. The tender period concluded on 30th June 2019.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in publishing, particularly those that specialise in large print and audio materials. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate due to the suitability criteria that favour them. Companies with experience in delivering educational or recreational reading materials, especially for libraries and similar institutions, would be well-suited to compete for contracts of this nature, fostering growth in a sector focused on accessibility and inclusion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of large print and audio books

Notice Description

Contract award notice for the supply of large print and audio books

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e28a320-c513-4fdd-b0ee-43a210c2517d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

CPV Codes

22113000 - Library books

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Sep 20196 years ago
Contract Period
4 Sep 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WINCHESTER
Postcode
SO23 8UJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Winchester
Electoral Ward
St Michael
Westminster Constituency
Winchester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

W F HOWES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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