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title: "Multicultural Books"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-275f1659-5686-47f6-98f1-9b8df8d8718e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-02-14"
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# Multicultural Books

Buyer: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-275f1659-5686-47f6-98f1-9b8df8d8718e

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## Summary

Sheffield City Council has completed a procurement process for purchasing multicultural books for the Library service in Sheffield. The procurement falls under the category of printed books, brochures and leaflets (CPV code 22100000), specifically library books. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, with a total contract value of £30,000. The contract period begins on 13 February 2025 and ends on 12 February 2026. Key deadlines include the end of the tender period on 23 December 2024 and the award date on 13 February 2025. The delivery address is in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the printing and supply of books, particularly those that can provide a diverse range of materials for multicultural communities. Large-scale book suppliers like Star Books International, which won the contract, can contribute to the growth of their business by securing such public contracts. While this tender was awarded to a large supplier, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) might explore similar opportunities to supply specialised library content in the future. Businesses that can offer competitive prices and high-quality multicultural books will be well-suited to compete in this market.

## Notice

The purchase of books in different languages for the Library service in Sheffield

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a689921c-1dff-48cb-be46-4c8fc6251908 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 Feb 2025 - 12 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| 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 | SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 2HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STAR BOOKS INTERNATIONAL T/A START BOOKS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22100000 - Printed books, brochures and leaflets
- 22110000 - Printed books
- 22113000 - Library books

## Release History

- 14 Feb 2025 at 09:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a689921c-1dff-48cb-be46-4c8fc6251908

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a689921c-1dff-48cb-be46-4c8fc6251908
  14th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=88436&B=UK
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/104130
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- http://sheffield.gov.uk

## Provenance

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