Award

Ask AI

Ask AI about this notice

Summarise, research or assess it with AI

Open in ChatGPT
OpenAI's assistant
Open in Claude
Anthropic's assistant
Open in Perplexity
Answer engine, cites sources
Open in Google AI Mode
Google's AI search
View Markdown
Share

Share this notice

Send this contract to a colleague

Email
Send a link by email
WhatsApp
Share in a WhatsApp chat
LinkedIn
Post to your network
Microsoft Teams
Share to a Teams chat

Book Trust LetterBox

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

05 Jun 2026 at 13:53

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

05 Jun 2026 at 13:50

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

05 Jun 2026 at 13:48

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council recently completed a procurement process titled "Book Trust LetterBox," aimed at providing reading books and numeracy resources for children in care. This project falls under the 'services' category and is specifically targeted at the region of Bradford, United Kingdom (UK). The procurement was conducted through a direct method, described as "Below threshold - without competition," adhering to the light touch regime. The procurement stage has reached completion, with the contract being awarded on 5th June 2026 and set to run until 31st October 2026. The contract, valued at £37,523, was awarded to BOOKTRUST, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Leeds, which specialises in promoting educational outcomes through postal parcels of books and resources.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those focusing on resources for children. Companies with expertise in printed books and administrative educational services are well-suited to compete for such contracts in the future. The contract's structure underlines the strategic importance of SMEs in public tendering processes, offering them a pathway to impact the community by enhancing educational access for children in care. By participating in similar tenders, businesses can establish themselves in the public sector marketplace while contributing to meaningful social initiatives. The direct procurement approach suggests a streamlined process, potentially appealing to specialised businesses with a focus on niche educational products.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

Book Trust LetterBox

Notice Description

Reading books and numeracy resources designed for children in care provided as parcels sent by post to children to promote educational outcomes.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06aee1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053406-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

22110000 - Printed books

75121000 - Administrative educational services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£37,523 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£37,523 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
4 Jun 2026 - 31 Oct 2026 1-6 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
CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT 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
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD1 1HX
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOOKTRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-06aee1-2026-06-05T14:53:15+01:00",
    "date": "2026-06-05T14:53:15+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-06aee1",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PBWW-4714-TBHN",
            "name": "City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PBWW-4714-TBHN"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "City Hall, Centenary Square",
                "locality": "Bradford",
                "postalCode": "BD1 1HX",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKE41"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "Procurement.Enquiries@bradford.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment",
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "description": "Public authority - sub-central government"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-COH-00210012",
            "name": "BOOKTRUST",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-COH",
                "id": "00210012"
            },
            "additionalIdentifiers": [
                {
                    "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                    "id": "PXPY-1688-ZXBH"
                }
            ],
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "1 Aire Street",
                "locality": "Leeds",
                "postalCode": "LS1 4PR",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKE42"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "queries@booktrust.org.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "http://www.booktrust.org.uk",
                "scale": "sme",
                "vcse": false
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-PPON-PBWW-4714-TBHN",
        "name": "City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council"
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "EX2139",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "Book Trust LetterBox",
        "description": "Reading books and numeracy resources designed for children in care provided as parcels sent by post to children to promote educational outcomes.",
        "status": "complete",
        "procurementMethod": "direct",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Below threshold - without competition",
        "specialRegime": [
            "lightTouch"
        ],
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "status": "complete"
            }
        ]
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "title": "Book Trust LetterBox",
            "status": "active",
            "value": {
                "amountGross": 45027.6,
                "amount": 37523,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
            "aboveThreshold": false,
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-COH-00210012",
                    "name": "BOOKTRUST"
                }
            ],
            "items": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "additionalClassifications": [
                        {
                            "scheme": "CPV",
                            "id": "22110000",
                            "description": "Printed books"
                        },
                        {
                            "scheme": "CPV",
                            "id": "75121000",
                            "description": "Administrative educational services"
                        }
                    ],
                    "deliveryAddresses": [
                        {
                            "region": "UKE41",
                            "country": "GB",
                            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                        },
                        {
                            "region": "UKE41",
                            "country": "GB",
                            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                        },
                        {
                            "region": "UKE41",
                            "country": "GB",
                            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                        }
                    ],
                    "relatedLot": "1"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2026-06-05T00:00:00+01:00",
                "endDate": "2026-10-31T23:59:59Z"
            },
            "relatedLots": [
                "1"
            ],
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "053398-2026",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "noticeType": "UK5",
                    "description": "Transparency notice on Find a Tender",
                    "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053398-2026",
                    "datePublished": "2026-06-05T14:48:32+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html"
                },
                {
                    "id": "053400-2026",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "noticeType": "UK6",
                    "description": "Contract award notice on Find a Tender",
                    "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053400-2026",
                    "datePublished": "2026-06-05T14:50:42+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html"
                }
            ],
            "milestones": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "type": "futureSignatureDate",
                    "dueDate": "2026-06-05T23:59:59+01:00",
                    "status": "scheduled"
                }
            ],
            "date": "2026-06-05T00:00:00+01:00"
        }
    ],
    "language": "en",
    "contracts": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "awardID": "1",
            "title": "Book Trust LetterBox",
            "status": "active",
            "period": {
                "startDate": "2026-06-05T00:00:00+01:00",
                "endDate": "2026-10-31T23:59:59Z"
            },
            "value": {
                "amountGross": 45027.6,
                "amount": 37523,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "aboveThreshold": false,
            "dateSigned": "2026-06-05T00:00:00+01:00",
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "053406-2026",
                    "documentType": "contractNotice",
                    "noticeType": "UK7",
                    "description": "Contract details notice on Find a Tender",
                    "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053406-2026",
                    "datePublished": "2026-06-05T14:53:15+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}