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title: "Large Print and Audio Books"
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buyer: "SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL"
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# Large Print and Audio Books

Buyer: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c3dbf0a7-519a-42b5-9a6c-2a76368fb3a4

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## Summary

The Sheffield City Council has awarded a contract for the provision of Large Print and Audio Books for Library offerings. The contract, valued at £15,000 GBP, was awarded to WF Howes Ltd and Ulverscroft Group. The procurement stage was completed with a tender period ending on August 15, 2023, and a contract period from September 10, 2023, to September 9, 2025. The procurement falls under the goods category and is specifically for Library books in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in providing specialized print and audio materials to cater to visually impaired individuals. Companies with expertise in the production and distribution of such accessible library materials would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The buying organisation, Sheffield City Council, has spearheaded this initiative to enhance library services, demonstrating a commitment to improving accessibility and inclusivity through public procurement processes.

## Notice

As part of Libraries offerings to their members, people with visual impairments can borrow Library Books in both Large Print and CD Audio Books.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d67c824-6a82-4597-8dc5-c771bb7542aa |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | 9 Sep 2023 - 9 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,000 |
| 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 | SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 2HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | ULVERSCROFT GROUP; WF HOWES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22100000 - Printed books, brochures and leaflets
- 22113000 - Library books

## Release History

- 12 Sep 2023 at 13:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d67c824-6a82-4597-8dc5-c771bb7542aa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d67c824-6a82-4597-8dc5-c771bb7542aa
  12th September 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=71488&B=UK
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/104130
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- https://www.sheffield.gov.uk

## Provenance

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