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title: "PLACE1118ER Supply of Large Print Books to Derbyshire Library Service"
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buyer: "DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# PLACE1118ER Supply of Large Print Books to Derbyshire Library Service

Buyer: DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-362b63ef-9257-4818-8eda-327d5d5a7a08

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## Summary

Derbyshire County Council has concluded an open procurement process under the title "Supply of Large Print Books to Derbyshire Library Service," targeting the printed matter and related products category. This process was aimed at providing large print books to support visually impaired individuals in Derbyshire through static, mobile, and home library services. The procurement phase has reached the award stage, with Ulverscroft Limited named as the supplier. The contract, valued at £106,881, will commence on 1st April 2025 and conclude on 31st March 2029. Though the tender phase ended on 20th November 2024, the official award was published on 1st April 2026. The contract is geographically centred in the East Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender presents growth opportunities, especially for small and medium enterprises in the printed products sector due to its suitability criteria. Businesses proficient in supplying printed materials and catering to specialised requirements, such as large print books, will find this contract fitting for expanding their footprint within public library services. It encourages smaller businesses to participate in open procedures, promising fair competition in the procurement landscape. Although Ulverscroft Limited secured the contract, similar enterprises may glean insights from this process for future public procurement opportunities.

## Notice

Contract for the provision of large print books for Derbyshire Library Service to be used in its static, mobile and home library services for the benefit of those that live, work and study in Derbyshire. These large print books are an essential part of the provision for customers who are visually impaired.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/082acaaa-03ac-4991-bd2e-91b3e5bf72f5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £106,881 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £106,881 |
| 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 | DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MATLOCK |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE4 3AG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF13 South and West Derbyshire |
| Local authority | Derbyshire Dales |
| Electoral ward | Matlock West |
| Westminster constituency | Derbyshire Dales |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ULVERSCROFT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22000000 - Printed matter and related products

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2026 at 13:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/082acaaa-03ac-4991-bd2e-91b3e5bf72f5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/082acaaa-03ac-4991-bd2e-91b3e5bf72f5
  1st April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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