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title: "Supply of large print and audio books"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2019-10-30"
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# Supply of large print and audio books

Buyer: HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-13f7a16a-483c-42b4-882e-9cacf1a0c073

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## Summary

The procurement process for the supply of large print and audio books was conducted by Hampshire County Council. This tender falls under the library books classification within the services industry category and is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The tender was executed using a negotiated procedure without prior publication, and the award date was 4th September 2019. The contract was valued at £150,000 and the contract period spans from 5th September 2019 to 31st March 2022. The tender period concluded on 30th June 2019.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in publishing, particularly those that specialise in large print and audio materials. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate due to the suitability criteria that favour them. Companies with experience in delivering educational or recreational reading materials, especially for libraries and similar institutions, would be well-suited to compete for contracts of this nature, fostering growth in a sector focused on accessibility and inclusion.

## Notice

Contract award notice for the supply of large print and audio books

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e28a320-c513-4fdd-b0ee-43a210c2517d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | 4 Sep 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WINCHESTER |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO23 8UJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Winchester |
| Electoral ward | St Michael |
| Westminster constituency | Winchester |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | W F HOWES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22113000 - Library books

## Release History

- 30 Oct 2019 at 15:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e28a320-c513-4fdd-b0ee-43a210c2517d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e28a320-c513-4fdd-b0ee-43a210c2517d
  30th October 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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