---
title: "Supply of library stock"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0498c7"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON"
published: "2025-03-13"
---

# Supply of library stock

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0498c7

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## Summary

The London Borough of Merton is inviting tenders for the supply and servicing of library stock, classified under industry category 'Library books'. This procurement process targets suppliers who can support high-quality acquisitions for libraries in the Merton region (UKI63). The tender is currently active and follows an open procedure. Relevant dates include the tender submission deadline on 4th October 2024 and the contract period starting on 1st April 2025.

This tender offers a significant business growth opportunity for suppliers capable of providing diverse and high-quality library materials. Companies specialising in book supply, especially those with experience in value-based selections, would be well-suited to compete. Additionally, businesses focusing on social value contributions could leverage the tender's emphasis on these criteria, alongside quality and cost efficiency.

## Notice

The London Borough of Merton ("the Council") has concluded evaluation for the supply and servicing of Library Acquisitions made up of a single lot divided into 4 sections.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract is for the Supply and Servicing of Library Acquisitions as detailed in the Specification. The Contractor shall undertake high quality supplier selection of the best value and suitable stock items for each site as well as the supply and servicing of the library acquisitions for the Lot to which the Contractor has been appointed as detailed in this Specification and in accordance with the Conditions of Contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009145-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £575,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON |
| Locality | MORDEN |
| Post town | Sutton |
| Postcode | SM4 5DX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South |
| ITL 3 | TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton |
| Local authority | Merton |
| Electoral ward | Merton Park |
| Westminster constituency | Wimbledon |
| Delivery location | TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton |

## 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

- 13 Mar 2025 at 10:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009145-2025
- 6 Sep 2024 at 12:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028609-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.merton.gov.uk/
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=be581ce0-496c-ef11-812f-005056b64545

## Provenance

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