Planning

Library Stock

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

21 May 2026 at 17:00

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Nottinghamshire County Council is in the planning stages of a procurement process for the provision of library stock, specifically focusing on library books. The buying organisation, classified as a public authority under sub-central government, is located at County Hall, Loughborough Road, Nottingham, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the goods category and is tagged as a planned contract, with contracts expected to run from 1st April 2028 to 1st April 2033. The planned future notice date for tender details is 1st October 2027. This tender opportunity aligns with the legislative framework outlined in the UK's 2023/54 legal basis.

This tender presents notable opportunities for businesses engaged in the distribution or supply of library books, particularly those that can meet the administrative and logistical requirements of supplying to the UK market. The procurement approach is tailored towards a competitive process, providing a strategic growth opportunity for suppliers specialising in literary resources or educational materials. Businesses with established supply chains and a strong portfolio in the library sector will be well-positioned to tender for this contract, enabling them to expand their reach within the public sector. For optimal preparation, companies should look forward to the announcement of the tender details in late 2027.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Library Stock

Notice Description

Provision of Library stock

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a011
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047429-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 20272 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2028 - 1 Apr 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG2 7QP
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF16 South Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Rushcliffe
Electoral Ward
Trent Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Rushcliffe

Further Information

Notice Documents

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