Planning

Library Stock

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

23 May 2025 at 14:33

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Library Stock", which falls under the goods category, specifically printed books, brochures, and leaflets. This procurement is aimed at supplying library stock to Essex County Council libraries, with the process being managed by Essex County Council located in Chelmsford, UK. As a part of a selective procurement method, this tender is planned to be executed under an existing framework, highlighting its competitive nature. The total value for this procurement is projected at £4,800,000 gross, with an anticipated contract period from 1st December 2025 to 30th November 2027, and potential extensions until 30th November 2029. Suppliers interested in this opportunity should note that the process is currently at the 'planning' stage.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as the tender has been marked suitable for SMEs. Companies specialising in the provision of printed materials and who can efficiently supply to the UKH3 region in the United Kingdom would find this tender relevant to their offerings. With a structured framework and a high-value contract, it poses a lucrative endeavour for contenders capable of meeting the council's library stock needs. Engaging in this competitive process could enable businesses to forge a long-term partnership with a public authority, thereby enhancing their market footprint through substantial governmental collaboration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Library Stock

Notice Description

Library stock for Essex County Council libraries.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0523e3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026762-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Award under framework
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

CPV Codes

22100000 - Printed books, brochures and leaflets

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementsanda@essex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
TLH3 Essex
Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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