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Community Language Materials

LONDON BOROUGH OF BRENT

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02 Jan 2026 at 12:16

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Brent, a public authority within sub-central government in the United Kingdom, has completed a direct award procurement process for the provision of community language materials to its libraries. The contract, valued at £49,000 over two years, began on 8 October 2025 and will conclude on 1 October 2027. The procurement is classified under the 'Printed books, brochures and leaflets' category and involves the supply of various materials to six Brent libraries and their outreach services. The process, characterised as 'Below threshold - without competition', aims to fulfil the needs for books and materials in different community languages, enhancing cultural accessibility and diversity in library collections across Wembley, London.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities for enterprises that specialise in supplying printed materials, particularly those that can adeptly manage diverse language publications. STAR BOOKS INTERNATIONAL LTD, identified as a small and medium-sized enterprise, was awarded the contract, highlighting the potential benefit for SMEs with expertise in community-focused products. Businesses in the printed materials industry that can offer efficient supply chain solutions, including electronic data interchange transfers and timely deliveries, would find themselves well-suited to similar opportunities. Considering the potential for pilot projects involving new language collections, companies positioned to innovate in multicultural publishing may be poised for future tender collaborations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Community Language Materials

Notice Description

The London Borough of Brent appointed a Provider by direct award for the provision of books and other materials in Community Languages to the six Brent libraries and the Outreach and Home library service. The contract is for a maximum budget of PS49,000 over the Initial Contract Period (2 years) for the supply of materials in Community Languages. The Service Requirements are as follows: * where requested, to supply materials in the agreed languages within the timescales set out in this specification. * where requested, is to provide selected stock to an agreed budget of the best additions to the stock available. * regularly update available collections to offer the latest publications available as close to publication as possible. * offer book lists or shop buys to allow for locally selected items to be purchased. * process all transactions using the EDI transfer method. * provide the requested orders directly to the individual library sites. * ensure that each order is to be separately invoiced. * supply individual titles to satisfy customer requests within 30 days of receiving the order. Where this is not possible, the provider should inform the Council within 14 days;. * required to meet the additional requirements outlined within this Specification in relation to EDI transfers, MARC records and servicing. In order to be responsive to the needs of the local community, the Council may require new collections of languages to be added on a pilot basis. Regularly update the Council of any additional languages they are able to supply throughout the term of the Agreement. NB: The system would not allow for the exact contract dates to be entered. See below for the actual contract dates: * Contract signed: 7 October 2025 * Contract started date: 2 October 2025 * Contract end date: 1 October 2027

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05feb9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000036-2026
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
£49,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
7 Oct 2025 - 1 Oct 2027 1-2 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
LONDON BOROUGH OF BRENT
Contact Name
Larna Smith
Contact Email
larna.smith@brent.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WEMBLEY
Postcode
HA9 0FJ
Post Town
Harrow
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI72 Brent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Brent
Electoral Ward
Wembley Park
Westminster Constituency
Brent West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STAR BOOKS INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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