Award

Large Print Books and Talking Books

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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01 Jul 2025 at 13:16

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Sheffield City Council for "Large Print Books and Talking Books" has concluded, with a contract awarded on 18th June 2025. The focus was on supplying books in large text and talking books, aimed at visually impaired customers. Classified within the goods and services industry category, the procurement method employed was direct, achieved below the threshold without competition. The value of the contract is £18,000, set to run from 11th September 2025 to 10th September 2028. Sheffield City Council, a sub-central government public authority in the United Kingdom, spearheaded this procurement from its offices located in Sheffield.

This contract presents a targeted opportunity for businesses specialising in print media and accessibility services, particularly those capable of providing large print and audio formats. SMEs in the printing and publishing sectors may find this type of contract highly suitable, especially if they focus on producing accessible media. The awarded party, Ulverscroft Large Print Books Ltd, exemplifies a small to medium-sized enterprise adept in this niche market. Such contracts not only contribute to business growth by establishing government partnerships but also allow businesses to build expertise and broaden their portfolio in serving public sector needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Large Print Books and Talking Books

Notice Description

Books in large text and talking books for visually impaired customers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0556d0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036445-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£18,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
11 Sep 2025 - 10 Sep 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
raisah.shazad@sheffield.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ULVERSCROFT LARGE PRINT BOOKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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