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Audiobooks and Large Print Stock

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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25 Mar 2026 at 15:38

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process managed by West Northamptonshire Council focuses on the procurement of audiobooks and large print stock for their library service for the financial year 2026/27. The process is classified under the goods category and executed through a "Below threshold - without competition" procurement method, indicative of a direct award approach. It is set within the United Kingdom, particularly the region of UKF24 with Northampton as the locality. The procurement stage has progressed to award with Ulverscroft Limited accepted as the supplier, having a signed contract starting from 1st April 2026 through to 31st March 2027, valued at £35,000 to £42,000 GBP. This contract contributes to the library's offerings in accordance with the UK's 2023/54 legal framework, focussed primarily on library books. Key dates include the award confirmation date of 25th March 2026, signifying the process's completion.

This procurement tender represents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) active in publishing, audio production, or large print materials to explore future collaborations with councils like West Northamptonshire. Businesses positioned within or near the UKF24 region have demonstrated potential benefits from such opportunities, by showcasing their speciality in library book supplies. While Ulverscroft Limited has been secured as the current supplier, enterprises with capabilities to provide specialized stock might find avenues for growth in public sector contracts that cater specifically to niche library and audiobook services across sub-central government authorities. Overall, such contracts can serve as effective entry points for businesses aiming to scale through public procurement engagements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Audiobooks and Large Print Stock

Notice Description

Backstock of physical audiobook and large print stock across the library service (NNC and WNC) for the financial year 26/27.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067415
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027448-2026
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

22113000 - Library books

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ULVERSCROFT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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