Planning

Provision of physical library stock

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

22 May 2026 at 14:45

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Lancashire County Council is in the planning stage of a public procurement process to procure goods, specifically the provision of physical library stock including adults and children's books. This procurement is categorised under 'Printed books, brochures and leaflets' and is scheduled to take place in the region of the United Kingdom known as UKD. The key dates to be aware of include a future notice date of 8th February 2027, with the contract period set to begin on 3rd June 2027 and conclude on 2nd June 2029, with a potential extension until 2nd June 2031. This procurement process follows the legal framework identified as 2023/54 and the gross budget is approximately £4,140,341.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for businesses specialising in the supply of printed reading materials, especially those capable of servicing public library systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract particularly attractive as the lot's suitability explicitly supports SME participation, thus supporting diversification and growth within this segment. Companies that can deliver high-quality books and related materials in significant quantities will be well-suited to compete for this planned tender, providing a substantial opportunity to secure work with a sub-central government public authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of physical library stock

Notice Description

Provision of library stock adults and children's books

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a1f0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048145-2026
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£3,450,284 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 Feb 20279 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Jun 2027 - 2 Jun 2029 2-3 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
LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 0LD
Post Town
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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