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School Library Service Books & Resources

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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16 Mar 2026 at 16:00

Summary of the contracting process

Hampshire County Council has recently completed the award stage of a procurement process for the provision of school library books and resources aimed at children up to the age of 16. This initiative, titled "School Library Service Books & Resources," falls under the library books industry category, with a procurement method involving a call-off from the ESPO Library Stock framework. The contract, valued at £1,200,000 GBP, is intended to supply materials to schools across Hampshire and surrounding counties. The contract period is set to commence on 17th October 2026 and conclude on 16th October 2027, illustrating a significant commitment to educational resource provision in the South East of England.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), involved in the supply of educational materials and library resources. With Peters Limited awarded as the contracted supplier, enterprises within the goods sector in the United Kingdom, specialising in library and educational supplies, would find this a promising market segment. Additionally, the selective procurement approach suggests that enterprises with proven capabilities and frameworks participation may have stronger competitive advantages. This procurement therefore underscores Hampshire County Council's dedication to enhancing educational infrastructure, creating potential for growth in related business areas.

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Notice Title

School Library Service Books & Resources

Notice Description

Hampshire County Council has awarded a contract for the provision of school library books for children up to the age of 16. These are provided to the schools which are signed up to use the Hampshire County Council School Library Service, across Hampshire and bordering counties. The contract was established via a call-off from the ESPO Library Stock framework (Reference 376F_22). The contract is for up to four years, inclusive of any extension period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-71239ff7-7d21-41a1-b5c9-c6e9e6abe706
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec5debc0-b89c-4219-93e1-4aa3ec534394
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
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
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
16 Oct 2026 - 16 Oct 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

PETERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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