---
title: "Provision of Library Stock - ESPO 376F_18 - Lot 2"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03401f"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2022-05-26"
---

# Provision of Library Stock - ESPO 376F_18 - Lot 2

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03401f

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## Summary

The procurement process titled “Provision of Library Stock - ESPO 376F_18 - Lot 2” was conducted by Somerset County Council, focusing on the supply of Children's Library Books for the Libraries West Consortium—a group of 11 library authorities located in the South West of the UK. This tender falls under the industry category of "Printed matter and related products" and is classified as a procurement for goods. The method employed was a limited procurement process, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract was awarded on 1st April 2022, with key activity concluding on 26th May 2022.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in the supply of printed materials, particularly suppliers of children's books, to engage with local government authorities. Companies that are able to provide high-quality library stock and competitive pricing would be well-suited to participate in such tenders, especially those with experience in working with public sector frameworks. The previous bidding process saw two bids received, with the lowest bid valuing at £4,000,000 and the highest at £4,999,000, indicating a lucrative market for prospective suppliers.

## Notice

Provision of Children's Library Books for the Libraries West Consortium (a consortium of 11 Library authorities in the South West)

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Children's Library Books for the Libraries West Consortium (a consortium of 11 Library authorities in the South West)

### Procurement Information

This was procured through the ESPO framework 376F_18 Library Stock

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014713-2022 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | LIBRARIES WEST CONSORTIUM |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 4DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | TLK23 Somerset CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PETERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22000000 - Printed matter and related products

## Release History

- 26 May 2022 at 09:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014713-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.somerset.gov.uk
- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

## Provenance

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