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Book supply for Portsmouth School Library Service conducted under ESPO Framework agreement 376F-22

PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

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22 Apr 2026 at 10:39

Summary of the contracting process

Portsmouth City Council, acting as the buying organisation, has awarded a contract for the supply of printed books to the Portsmouth School Library Service under the ESPO Framework Agreement 376F-22. This contract involves the provision of a wide range of UK-published titles, including children's fiction and non-fiction. Although the procurement process concluded with an award, the tender was conducted through a limited procurement method without prior publication for competition due to its specifics falling outside the usual directive scope. The contract, valued at £350,000, was signed on 1st April 2026, underlining the current procurement stage as Award. The geographic focus is within region UKJ31, Portsmouth, United Kingdom, with Peters Limited identified as the supplier.

This contract presents a significant business opportunity for suppliers proficient in the distribution and supply of educational printed materials. The opportunity allows service providers to engage with the Portsmouth School Library Service by delivering substantial volumes of stock and associated support services, including website assistance and management information. Businesses that specialise in producing or supplying children's literature, particularly SMEs like Peters Limited, will find this procurement well suited to generate growth, especially given the contract's potential extension up to three additional years. This can also enable long-term collaboration and establishment within the educational sector, enhancing their strategic footprint in the local community.

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Notice Title

Book supply for Portsmouth School Library Service conducted under ESPO Framework agreement 376F-22

Notice Description

The contract is for the supply of books to Portsmouth Library Service. The contract is a call off under ESPO framework 376-22.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Portsmouth School Library Service is a traded service of the Council with differing business requirements to the Council's public library service. The contract is for the supply of children's fiction and non fiction to Portsmouth School library service. The service includes supply of stock, website support and support and management information. The initial contract will be for 2 years with the option to extend up to a further three years. a book supply service to the School Library Service so they can support their customers. The school Library Service wish to purchase from a wide range of UK published titles.

Options: The contract is for two years and can be extended a further three years (increments to be agreed).

Procurement Information

Book Supply for Portsmouth School Library Service conducted under ESPO Framework Agreement 376F_22

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068851
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036513-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for 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

22110000 - Printed books

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO1 2AL
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
TLJ31 Portsmouth

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Charles Dickens
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PETERS

Further Information

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