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title: "The Libraries Consortium Courier Services Framework Agreement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05865c"
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buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM"
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# The Libraries Consortium Courier Services Framework Agreement

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05865c

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## Summary

The Libraries Consortium Courier Services Framework Agreement is facilitated by the London Borough of Lewisham, acting as the lead authority. This initiative is positioned under the active procurement stage, employing an open procedure to secure courier services for transporting books and other items across and within member local authorities. This service spans multiple boroughs and counties, including Lewisham, Brent, Croydon, and Essex amongst others, within the United Kingdom. Currently, the deadline for tender submissions is set for 9th February 2026, with final awards expected to be completed by 15th April 2026. The contract, valued at £3,800,000 with a possible extension, is anticipated to commence on 1st May 2026.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for firms adept in transport services, freight agency, and library management. Companies with expertise in logistics and distribution could thrive by joining the framework agreement set by the consortium. The procurement process emphasises quality, pricing, and social value, providing a strategic opportunity for businesses committed to competitive pricing and delivering exceptional service quality. As part of this framework, the potential for more authorities to join highlights an expansion opportunity in the transport and logistics sector, specifically catering to library services.

## Notice

Lewisham Library and Information Service, as the lead authority, developed a Framework Contract for courier services used by The Libraries Consortium. This contract enables member authorities to efficiently transport books and other items both across the consortium and within their own local boundaries. The following local authorities are currently utilising the Framework Agreement: Lewisham, Barking & Dagenham, Brent, Croydon, Ealing, Enfield, Essex County Council, Hackney, Hammersmith & Fulham, Haringey, Harrow, Havering, Hounslow, Kingston upon Thames, Luton Borough Council, Merton, Newham, Redbridge, Surrey County Council, Sutton, Tower Hamlets, Thurrock and Waltham Forest.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract will be between the successful Tenderer and the Council for the period of contract term initially for two years, with the option for future call-offs of up to two additional years, for a maximum of four years in total.

### Planning Information

Market engagement on 24 September 2025 between 2PM - 3PM. 
(Teams invite will be shared to the interested suppliers on 22nd September 2025)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000122-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | 19 Sep 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 1 May 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,800,000 |
| Lots value | £3,800,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM |
| Additional buyers | ESSEX; LONDON BOROUGH OF BARKING AND DAGENHAM COUNCIL; LONDON BOROUGH OF BRENT; LONDON BOROUGH OF CROYDON; LONDON BOROUGH OF EALING; LONDON BOROUGH OF ENFIELD; LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY; LONDON BOROUGH OF HAMMERSMITH & FULHAM; LONDON BOROUGH OF HARINGEY; LONDON BOROUGH OF HARROW; LONDON BOROUGH OF HAVERING; LONDON BOROUGH OF HOUNSLOW; LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON; LONDON BOROUGH OF NEWHAM; LONDON BOROUGH OF REDBRIDGE; LONDON BOROUGH OF SUTTON; LONDON BOROUGH OF TOWER HAMLETS; LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM FOREST; LUTON BOROUGH COUNCIL; ROYAL BOROUGH OF KINGSTON UPON THAMES; SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL; THURROCK COUNCIL |
| Locality | CATFORD |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE6 4RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI5 Outer London - East and North East |
| ITL 3 | TLI53 Redbridge and Waltham Forest |
| Local authority | Waltham Forest |
| Electoral ward | Chapel End |
| Westminster constituency | Walthamstow |
| Delivery location | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 22113000 - Library books
- 33952000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 63521000 - Freight transport agency services
- 79995000 - Library management services
- 92511000 - Library services

## Release History

- 5 Jan 2026 at 09:08 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000122-2026
- 31 Dec 2025 at 15:46 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086598-2025
- 12 Aug 2025 at 14:31 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048118-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000122-2026
  5th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086598-2025
  31st December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048118-2025
  12th August 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.londontenders.org/
  The tender is published in London Tenders Portal (Proactis)

## Notice URLs

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

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