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title: "Library stock supply contract"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK"
published: "2018-05-11"
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# Library stock supply contract

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b32ed6a2-433c-43a9-aa85-a1d03cd7dacb

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## Summary

The London Borough of Southwark is seeking suppliers for a Library Stock Supply Contract, which involves providing library materials, including books and audio-visual products, for Southwark Libraries. This procurement process falls under the education and training services category and was completed with a contract value of £1,800,000. The direct procurement method was used, with the contract period spanning from 1st April 2016 to 1st April 2020. The tender was active until 10th November 2015, during which suppliers could submit their bids.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in the supply of educational materials, particularly those that can provide a range of library resources. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts, allowing them to expand their market presence in the public sector. As the award has been made to Askews and Holts Library Services Ltd, new entrants can analyse this contract's specifications and performance to identify gaps and tailor their offerings accordingly, making it a strong avenue for business growth.

## Notice

Provision of library materials (books and audio visual materials) for Southwark Libraries

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6eb72f01-9545-4ced-9d28-552bcd79e5a1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Nov 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Mar 2016 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2016 - 1 Apr 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,800,000 |
| 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 SOUTHWARK |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 2QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | London Bridge & West Bermondsey |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 11 May 2018 at 06:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6eb72f01-9545-4ced-9d28-552bcd79e5a1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6eb72f01-9545-4ced-9d28-552bcd79e5a1
  11th May 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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