---
title: "Large Print Books and Talking Books"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0556d0"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-07-01"
---

# Large Print Books and Talking Books

Buyer: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0556d0

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by Sheffield City Council for "Large Print Books and Talking Books" has concluded, with a contract awarded on 18th June 2025. The focus was on supplying books in large text and talking books, aimed at visually impaired customers. Classified within the goods and services industry category, the procurement method employed was direct, achieved below the threshold without competition. The value of the contract is £18,000, set to run from 11th September 2025 to 10th September 2028. Sheffield City Council, a sub-central government public authority in the United Kingdom, spearheaded this procurement from its offices located in Sheffield.

This contract presents a targeted opportunity for businesses specialising in print media and accessibility services, particularly those capable of providing large print and audio formats. SMEs in the printing and publishing sectors may find this type of contract highly suitable, especially if they focus on producing accessible media. The awarded party, Ulverscroft Large Print Books Ltd, exemplifies a small to medium-sized enterprise adept in this niche market. Such contracts not only contribute to business growth by establishing government partnerships but also allow businesses to build expertise and broaden their portfolio in serving public sector needs.

## Notice

Books in large text and talking books for visually impaired customers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036445-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 11 Sep 2025 - 10 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £18,000 |

## Status

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

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ULVERSCROFT LARGE PRINT BOOKS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22100000 - Printed books, brochures and leaflets

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2025 at 13:16 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036445-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036445-2025
  1st July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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