---
title: "Library Stock"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0523e3"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0523e3.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-05-23"
---

# Library Stock

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0523e3

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## Summary

Essex County Council is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Library Stock", which falls under the goods category, specifically printed books, brochures, and leaflets. This procurement is aimed at supplying library stock to Essex County Council libraries, with the process being managed by Essex County Council located in Chelmsford, UK. As a part of a selective procurement method, this tender is planned to be executed under an existing framework, highlighting its competitive nature. The total value for this procurement is projected at £4,800,000 gross, with an anticipated contract period from 1st December 2025 to 30th November 2027, and potential extensions until 30th November 2029. Suppliers interested in this opportunity should note that the process is currently at the 'planning' stage.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as the tender has been marked suitable for SMEs. Companies specialising in the provision of printed materials and who can efficiently supply to the UKH3 region in the United Kingdom would find this tender relevant to their offerings. With a structured framework and a high-value contract, it poses a lucrative endeavour for contenders capable of meeting the council's library stock needs. Engaging in this competitive process could enable businesses to forge a long-term partnership with a public authority, thereby enhancing their market footprint through substantial governmental collaboration.

## Notice

Library stock for Essex County Council libraries.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026762-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Award under framework |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM1 1QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Moulsham and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| Delivery location | TLH3 Essex |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22100000 - Printed books, brochures and leaflets

## Release History

- 23 May 2025 at 14:33 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026762-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026762-2025
  23rd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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