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title: "Supply of library stock"
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buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON"
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# Supply of library stock

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3bd8993a-9794-458d-9966-28362ccbea55

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## Summary

The London Borough of Merton is seeking to procure library stock through an open procedure. This tender is focused on the supply and servicing of Library Acquisitions and is classified under the CPV code 22113000 for library books. The procurement process, currently in the award stage, began with a tender published on 6th September 2024 and concluded with the award on 13th March 2025. The contracting period starts from 1st April 2025 and ends on 31st March 2030. Key deadlines include the tender submission deadline on 4th October 2024. The procurement is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, covering deliveries to England, United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in library supplies, both in terms of stock and related services. The contract's long duration and substantial value of £575,000 can provide stable revenue for the awarded supplier, Askews and Holts Library Services Ltd. Companies with expertise in managing large-scale acquisitions and servicing can greatly benefit from this contract, making it ideal for small to medium enterprises aiming to expand their market presence in the public sector.

## Notice

The London Borough of Merton ("the Council") is inviting tenders to quote for the supply and servicing of Library Acquisitions made up of a single lot divided into 4 sections.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0637c191-e6a1-45a5-a8c2-75ae25fd7590 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £575,000 |
| 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON |
| Locality | MORDEN |
| Post town | Sutton |
| Postcode | SM4 5DX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South |
| ITL 3 | TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton |
| Local authority | Merton |
| Electoral ward | Merton Park |
| Westminster constituency | Wimbledon |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ASKEWS AND HOLTS LIBRARY SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22113000 - Library books

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2025 at 10:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0637c191-e6a1-45a5-a8c2-75ae25fd7590
- 6 Sep 2024 at 12:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63e10461-3c13-4c7f-8c8e-36f381e51e40

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0637c191-e6a1-45a5-a8c2-75ae25fd7590
  13th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63e10461-3c13-4c7f-8c8e-36f381e51e40
  6th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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