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Large print books for libraries S496964

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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10 Jul 2025 at 12:18

Summary of the contracting process

Norfolk County Council has completed a procurement process for "Large print books for libraries S496964" in the goods category, aimed at acquiring library books. The procurement process, which falls under the sub-central government public authority category, was executed using a method classified as "Below threshold - unknown." The awarded contract is valued at £180,000 (gross £216,000) and was signed on 31st March 2025. The contract is active and spans from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028. The supplier for this contract is Ulverscroft Limited, a Leicester-based SME specializing in library book provision, highlighting an opportunity for small and medium enterprises within the region.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for suppliers of library and large print books. Companies with a focus on publishing or distributing specialized educational or leisure reading materials are ideally positioned to compete effectively in such tenders. SMEs, like Ulverscroft Limited, can leverage contracts of this nature to expand their client base and market reach, particularly those with the capability to supply goods in bulk or with a unique offering tailored to specific public sector needs.

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Notice Title

Large print books for libraries S496964

Notice Description

Large print books for libraries S496964 PS180000.00

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055ce6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038939-2025
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
£180,000 £100K-£500K

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 Mar 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

ULVERSCROFT

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