This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

27 May 2026 at 10:43

Award

05 Mar 2026 at 15:43

Tender

14 Jan 2026 at 15:46

Summary of the contracting process

Lincolnshire County Council has completed a public procurement process for the provision of "Home Learning Parcels" aimed at supporting children in care aged 3 to 11 years in Lincoln, UK. The contract was awarded to BOOKTRUST, a large supplier and VCSE, operating from Leeds, and valued at £162,141. The procurement was conducted using an open, below threshold competition method. The initiative reached the contract award stage, with the contract commencing on 1st April 2026 and set to conclude by 31st March 2029. The tender required the supplier to deliver 1,000 parcels annually, tailored to specific educational stages, with samples due by 13th February 2026 to ensure compliance with detailed specifications.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in educational materials, printing, and related services. Companies specialising in primary education resources, printed materials, and educational games were well-suited to compete, especially those capable of fulfilling tailored orders and demonstrating compliance with UK educational standards. The structured competition encourages the engagement of SMEs and VCSEs, providing a platform for growth and long-term collaboration with government entities. The requirement for physical sample submissions underscores the need for quality assurance and the potential for continued service provision under optional contract extensions.

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Notice Title

Home Learning Parcels

Notice Description

Lincolnshire County Council 'the Customer' requires the supply of high-quality, accessible, age appropriate and evidence-based Home Learning Parcels for each identified Children in Care (CiC) aged 3-11 years. Parcels shall include resources that support literacy and numeracy development and enable a positive home learning environment. The Requirement shall be tailored to age groups and developmental stages, aligned with educational standards (e.g. Early Years Foundation Stage, Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2), as directed by the Customer. The Supplier shall be required to provide 1,000 parcels per annum, calculated on the basis of an average of 250 parcels per cohort age group (Early Years Foundation Stage: 3-4yrs; Key Stage 1: 5-7yrs; Key Stage 2: 7-9yrs, 9-11 yrs). For full details, see Document 2: Specification. In addition, Suppliers must submit representative physical samples of Home Learning Parcels (Question four, Document 3: Supplier's Response). The samples MUST be sent via recorded delivery and be received no later than Friday 13th February 2026. Further details can be found in Document 1: Instructions. A previous pre market engagement notice was published please see link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065663-2025

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Where the Council requires additional Goods beyond the initial quantity specified in the Order, the Supplier shall supply such additional Goods at the same unit price per item as set out in the Price Schedule (Schedule 2), unless otherwise agreed in writing by both parties. The Council shall not be obliged to purchase any additional quantities under this clause, and any request for additional Goods shall be made by issue of a further Order.

Renewal: The Council may, at its sole discretion, extend the Term by up to two (2) additional periods of twelve (12) months each (each an Extension Period). Any such extension shall be on the same terms and conditions as this Contract unless otherwise agreed in writing.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0605e9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049550-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

22100000 - Printed books, brochures and leaflets

22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines

22300000 - Postcards, greeting cards and other printed matter

22500000 - Printing plates or cylinders or other media for use in printing

22800000 - Paper or paperboard registers, account books, binders, forms and other articles of printed stationery

22900000 - Miscellaneous printed matter

37500000 - Games and toys; fairground amusements

37523000 - Puzzles

37524000 - Games

79800000 - Printing and related services

80100000 - Primary education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£203,870 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£203,870 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£135,117 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£162,141 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20264 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 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
LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN1 1YL
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
TLF3 Lincolnshire

Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Carholme
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOOKTRUST

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