Award

Large Print and Audio Books

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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Award

12 Sep 2023 at 13:14

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Sheffield City Council has awarded a contract for the provision of Large Print and Audio Books for Library offerings. The contract, valued at £15,000 GBP, was awarded to WF Howes Ltd and Ulverscroft Group. The procurement stage was completed with a tender period ending on August 15, 2023, and a contract period from September 10, 2023, to September 9, 2025. The procurement falls under the goods category and is specifically for Library books in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in providing specialized print and audio materials to cater to visually impaired individuals. Companies with expertise in the production and distribution of such accessible library materials would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The buying organisation, Sheffield City Council, has spearheaded this initiative to enhance library services, demonstrating a commitment to improving accessibility and inclusivity through public procurement processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Large Print and Audio Books

Notice Description

As part of Libraries offerings to their members, people with visual impairments can borrow Library Books in both Large Print and CD Audio Books.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c3dbf0a7-519a-42b5-9a6c-2a76368fb3a4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d67c824-6a82-4597-8dc5-c771bb7542aa
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

CPV Codes

22100000 - Printed books, brochures and leaflets

22113000 - Library books

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
9 Sep 2023 - 9 Sep 2025 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
SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2HH
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

ULVERSCROFT GROUP

WF HOWES

Further Information

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