---
title: "Large Print and Audio Books"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-028878"
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markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-028878.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-028878.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2021-01-07"
---

# Large Print and Audio Books

Buyer: ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-028878

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Aberdeenshire Council, seeking vendors for the supply of large print and audio books, categorised under library books within the goods industry. The procurement method used was an open procedure, which has reached the award stage, with key contracts currently active. The procurement was initiated on January 7, 2021, and the related delivery addresses are within the UKM50 region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth within the publishing and distribution sectors, particularly for businesses specialising in printed and audio literature. Companies capable of supplying diverse large print and audio formats for various audiences, including adults and children, will find themselves well-positioned to compete. Supplier qualifications will hinge on meeting specified quality criteria alongside competitive pricing, making it an ideal opportunity for established publishers and innovative content producers.

## Notice

The successful supplier(s) must be able to supply a range of books in large print and audio books in the appropriate format as required that will: - reflect the range of fiction and non-fictions titles and genres available in standard print format for adults, children and young people - provide a variety of fiction and non-fiction titles to suit the tastes and abilities of all users

### Lot Information

Lot Three - Audio Books for Adults and Older People

Audio Books for Adults and Older People

Lot Four - Audio Books for Children and Young People

Audio Books for Children and Young People

Lot One - Large Print for adults and older people

Large Print for adults and older people

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000306-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £96,666 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB16 5GB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Midstocket/Rosemount |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | BOLINDA; ULVERSCROFT; W.F.HOWES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22000000 - Printed matter and related products
- 22100000 - Printed books, brochures and leaflets
- 22110000 - Printed books
- 22113000 - Library books
- 22114000 - Dictionaries, maps, music books and other books
- 22900000 - Miscellaneous printed matter

## Release History

- 7 Jan 2021 at 17:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000306-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk
- http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:041127-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00231
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00232

## Provenance

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