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PLACE1118ER Supply of Large Print Books to Derbyshire Library Service

DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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01 Apr 2026 at 13:42

Summary of the contracting process

Derbyshire County Council has concluded an open procurement process under the title "Supply of Large Print Books to Derbyshire Library Service," targeting the printed matter and related products category. This process was aimed at providing large print books to support visually impaired individuals in Derbyshire through static, mobile, and home library services. The procurement phase has reached the award stage, with Ulverscroft Limited named as the supplier. The contract, valued at £106,881, will commence on 1st April 2025 and conclude on 31st March 2029. Though the tender phase ended on 20th November 2024, the official award was published on 1st April 2026. The contract is geographically centred in the East Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender presents growth opportunities, especially for small and medium enterprises in the printed products sector due to its suitability criteria. Businesses proficient in supplying printed materials and catering to specialised requirements, such as large print books, will find this contract fitting for expanding their footprint within public library services. It encourages smaller businesses to participate in open procedures, promising fair competition in the procurement landscape. Although Ulverscroft Limited secured the contract, similar enterprises may glean insights from this process for future public procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

PLACE1118ER Supply of Large Print Books to Derbyshire Library Service

Notice Description

Contract for the provision of large print books for Derbyshire Library Service to be used in its static, mobile and home library services for the benefit of those that live, work and study in Derbyshire. These large print books are an essential part of the provision for customers who are visually impaired.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-362b63ef-9257-4818-8eda-327d5d5a7a08
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/082acaaa-03ac-4991-bd2e-91b3e5bf72f5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products


CPV Codes

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£106,881 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£106,881 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
MATLOCK
Postcode
DE4 3AG
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Derbyshire Dales
Electoral Ward
Matlock West
Westminster Constituency
Derbyshire Dales

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ULVERSCROFT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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