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title: "School Library Service Books & Resources"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-16"
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# School Library Service Books & Resources

Buyer: HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-71239ff7-7d21-41a1-b5c9-c6e9e6abe706

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## Summary

Hampshire County Council has recently completed the award stage of a procurement process for the provision of school library books and resources aimed at children up to the age of 16. This initiative, titled "School Library Service Books & Resources," falls under the library books industry category, with a procurement method involving a call-off from the ESPO Library Stock framework. The contract, valued at £1,200,000 GBP, is intended to supply materials to schools across Hampshire and surrounding counties. The contract period is set to commence on 17th October 2026 and conclude on 16th October 2027, illustrating a significant commitment to educational resource provision in the South East of England.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), involved in the supply of educational materials and library resources. With Peters Limited awarded as the contracted supplier, enterprises within the goods sector in the United Kingdom, specialising in library and educational supplies, would find this a promising market segment. Additionally, the selective procurement approach suggests that enterprises with proven capabilities and frameworks participation may have stronger competitive advantages. This procurement therefore underscores Hampshire County Council's dedication to enhancing educational infrastructure, creating potential for growth in related business areas.

## Notice

Hampshire County Council has awarded a contract for the provision of school library books for children up to the age of 16. These are provided to the schools which are signed up to use the Hampshire County Council School Library Service, across Hampshire and bordering counties. The contract was established via a call-off from the ESPO Library Stock framework (Reference 376F_22). The contract is for up to four years, inclusive of any extension period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec5debc0-b89c-4219-93e1-4aa3ec534394 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Oct 2026 - 16 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,200,000 |
| 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 | 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 | PETERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22113000 - Library books

## Release History

- 16 Mar 2026 at 16:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec5debc0-b89c-4219-93e1-4aa3ec534394

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec5debc0-b89c-4219-93e1-4aa3ec534394
  16th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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