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title: "Provision of Library Stock"
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buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2020-03-11"
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# Provision of Library Stock

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8916f1cf-2069-4633-acc7-a10d277dc346

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## Summary

Leicestershire County Council has completed a tender process for the provision of library stock, with a total contract value of £1,400,000. This contract, classified under 'Library books' within the goods procurement category, involves supplying adult fiction and non-fiction, children's and young adult literature, as well as DVDs. The contract period spans from 1st April 2020 to 31st March 2022, following an open procurement method that concluded on 9th March 2020.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the library supply sector, particularly those specialising in literature and media for both adults and children. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for this type of contract, as they can offer specialised and tailored services that larger firms may not provide. Companies with expertise in library management systems and library equipment may also find valuable prospects through this procurement.

## Notice

Supply of adult fiction and non-fiction stock using the automated cascade system to be reviewed during period of contract. Supply of children's and young adult fiction and non-fiction via supplier selection. Supply of DVDs via customer selection. Ad-hoc stock purchasing requests by LCC or supplier as requested] Call-off against Provision of Library Stock to East Midlands & Mid Anglia Library (EMMAC) Consortium framework DN433696 - https://procontract.due-north.com/ContractsRegister/ViewContractDetails?contractId=9261e7c7-22cf-e911-80f8-005056b64545

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/008ddda3-f262-476c-a6fb-d1ddd24f7496 |
| 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 | 11 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,400,000 |
| 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 | LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE3 8RA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Glenfield Faire |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 22113000 - Library books
- 39155100 - Library equipment
- 48161000 - Library management system

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2020 at 14:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/008ddda3-f262-476c-a6fb-d1ddd24f7496

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/008ddda3-f262-476c-a6fb-d1ddd24f7496
  11th March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/ContractsRegister/ViewContractDetails?contractId=9261e7c7-22cf-e911-80f8-005056b64545
- https://www.eastmidstenders.org/index.html

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