Readers at Home Library Service

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Notice Title

Notice Description

Provision of the home delivery of books to Gateshead residents who cannot reach a library otherwise. Books are provided in a range of formats including large print and audio. Delivered in partnership with the Library Service, who manages membership and selects the books. Research into delivery of this service nationally by our sector support organisation Libraries Connected has demonstrated that the only external supplier on the market is RVS.

Notice Details

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-06afba
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053777-2026
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: Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions: 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
CPV Codes: 92511000 - Library services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: Not specified
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: £59,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 8 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: Not specified
Award Date: 27 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period: 31 May 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: GATESHEAD BOROUGH 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: GATESHEAD
Postcode: NE8 1HH
Post Town: Newcastle upon Tyne
Country: England
Major Region (ITL 1): TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2): TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3): TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location: Not specified
Local Authority: Gateshead
Electoral Ward: Bridges
Westminster Constituency: Gateshead Central and Whickham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers: 1
Supplier Name: ROYAL VOLUNTARY SERVICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053777-2026
8th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

Notice URLs

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