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title: "Supply & Servicing of Materials to Public Library Authorities"
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# Supply & Servicing of Materials to Public Library Authorities

Buyer: STAR PROCUREMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bb9bd1f4-9b8c-4f71-a0cb-dabb1e5f0688

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Supply & Servicing of Materials to Public Library Authorities" was conducted by STAR Procurement, aimed at sourcing adult fiction and non-fiction stock for libraries in the North West and Yorkshire regions of the United Kingdom. The tender was completed, with an award date of 1st November 2020 and a notice published on 2nd December 2020. The procurement method employed was selective, using a call-off from a framework agreement, and it was classified under library books (CPV code 22113000). The contract period extends from 1st November 2020 to 31st May 2022.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply of library materials, particularly those that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies that can provide a range of books and have experience working with public authorities in the cultural sector would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts. The involvement of STAR Procurement indicates a structured approach to purchasing, fostering a competitive environment that can benefit businesses looking to expand their footprint in the public library services market.

## Notice

Supply of Adult Fiction & Non-Fiction stock to Libraries across the North West & Yorkshire regions

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f34fd22f-091f-4ad0-bed5-b13400bafa9c |
| 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 | 2 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2020 - 31 May 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £9,250,983 |
| 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 | STAR PROCUREMENT |
| Locality | SALE |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M33 7ZF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Trafford |
| Electoral ward | Sale Central |
| Westminster constituency | Wythenshawe and Sale East |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## 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

- 2 Dec 2020 at 08:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f34fd22f-091f-4ad0-bed5-b13400bafa9c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f34fd22f-091f-4ad0-bed5-b13400bafa9c
  2nd December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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