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title: "Supply of Large Print and Talking Books"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2017-03-23"
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# Supply of Large Print and Talking Books

Buyer: CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a9fee260-f5ee-4421-ba64-68ede5e4ccd9

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## Summary

Cumbria County Council is conducting a public procurement process for the supply of Large Print and Talking Books for the Cumbria Library Service. The tender, with a total value of £135,000, was published on 23rd February 2017 and the tender period concluded on 9th March 2017. The contract period is set to begin on 3rd April 2017 and will run until 31st March 2018. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the items will be delivered to locations in the North West of England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in printed materials, particularly those focused on accessibility products such as large print and audio books. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as they can offer tailored solutions that meet the requirements of the Cumbria Library Service while potentially expanding their market reach within the public sector.

## Notice

Cumbria County Council is looking to appoint Suppliers for the acquisition, cataloguing, servicing and delivery of all Large Print and Talking Book materials for Cumbria Library Service. Tender details and documents are available via The Chest, link below https://www.the-chest.org.uk/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84f9e857-4c2d-423d-93fc-6a0ba74da8cd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 2 Apr 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £135,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £135,000 |
| 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 | CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CARLISLE |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA1 1RD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Carlisle |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | BOLINDA; MAGNA LARGE PRINT BOOKS; OAKHILL PUBLISHING; ULVERSCROFT LARGE PRINT BOOKS; W F HOWES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 22110000 - Printed books
- 92511000 - Library services

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2017 at 15:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84f9e857-4c2d-423d-93fc-6a0ba74da8cd
- 23 Feb 2017 at 12:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fe01310-64b0-4811-97ff-b3a19e7cdfa4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84f9e857-4c2d-423d-93fc-6a0ba74da8cd
  23rd March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fe01310-64b0-4811-97ff-b3a19e7cdfa4
  23rd February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.the-chest.org.uk/

## Provenance

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