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Audio Books for Norfolk Library Service S494724

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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10 Jul 2025 at 11:04

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Audio Books for Norfolk Library Service S494724" was managed by Norfolk County Council, a sub-central government public authority located in Norwich, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the goods category and was awarded under the process "Below threshold - unknown" to BOLINDA UK LTD, a London-based SME. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract period spanning from 1st April 2025 to 31st August 2028, and a contract value of £90,000. The legislative framework guiding this process is outlined by the UKPGA 2023/54.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in providing library books, particularly audio books, to engage with public sector clients. SMEs focused on goods related to library and educational resources could find similar tenders beneficial to expanding their portfolio. Suppliers will have the opportunity to work directly with local government entities, offering a chance for sustained business growth and a steady stream of revenue over the contract duration.

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Notice Title

Audio Books for Norfolk Library Service S494724

Notice Description

Audio Books for Norfolk Library Service S494724. PS90000.00

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055cc5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038893-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£90,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sourcingteam@norfolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOLINDA

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