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title: "Home Learning Parcels"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0605e9"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-27"
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# Home Learning Parcels

Buyer: LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0605e9

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## Summary

Lincolnshire County Council has completed a public procurement process for the provision of "Home Learning Parcels" aimed at supporting children in care aged 3 to 11 years in Lincoln, UK. The contract was awarded to BOOKTRUST, a large supplier and VCSE, operating from Leeds, and valued at £162,141. The procurement was conducted using an open, below threshold competition method. The initiative reached the contract award stage, with the contract commencing on 1st April 2026 and set to conclude by 31st March 2029. The tender required the supplier to deliver 1,000 parcels annually, tailored to specific educational stages, with samples due by 13th February 2026 to ensure compliance with detailed specifications.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in educational materials, printing, and related services. Companies specialising in primary education resources, printed materials, and educational games were well-suited to compete, especially those capable of fulfilling tailored orders and demonstrating compliance with UK educational standards. The structured competition encourages the engagement of SMEs and VCSEs, providing a platform for growth and long-term collaboration with government entities. The requirement for physical sample submissions underscores the need for quality assurance and the potential for continued service provision under optional contract extensions.

## Notice

Lincolnshire County Council 'the Customer' requires the supply of high-quality, accessible, age appropriate and evidence-based Home Learning Parcels for each identified Children in Care (CiC) aged 3-11 years. Parcels shall include resources that support literacy and numeracy development and enable a positive home learning environment. The Requirement shall be tailored to age groups and developmental stages, aligned with educational standards (e.g. Early Years Foundation Stage, Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2), as directed by the Customer. The Supplier shall be required to provide 1,000 parcels per annum, calculated on the basis of an average of 250 parcels per cohort age group (Early Years Foundation Stage: 3-4yrs; Key Stage 1: 5-7yrs; Key Stage 2: 7-9yrs, 9-11 yrs). For full details, see Document 2: Specification. In addition, Suppliers must submit representative physical samples of Home Learning Parcels (Question four, Document 3: Supplier's Response). The samples MUST be sent via recorded delivery and be received no later than Friday 13th February 2026. Further details can be found in Document 1: Instructions. A previous pre market engagement notice was published please see link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065663-2025

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Where the Council requires additional Goods beyond the initial quantity specified in the Order, the Supplier shall supply such additional Goods at the same unit price per item as set out in the Price Schedule (Schedule 2), unless otherwise agreed in writing by both parties. The Council shall not be obliged to purchase any additional quantities under this clause, and any request for additional Goods shall be made by issue of a further Order.

Renewal: The Council may, at its sole discretion, extend the Term by up to two (2) additional periods of twelve (12) months each (each an Extension Period). Any such extension shall be on the same terms and conditions as this Contract unless otherwise agreed in writing.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049550-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £203,870 |
| Lots value | £203,870 |
| Awards value | £135,117 |
| Contracts value | £162,141 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LINCOLN |
| Post town | Lincoln |
| Postcode | LN1 1YL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC |
| Local authority | Lincoln |
| Electoral ward | Carholme |
| Westminster constituency | Lincoln |
| Delivery location | TLF3 Lincolnshire |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 22100000 - Printed books, brochures and leaflets
- 22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines
- 22300000 - Postcards, greeting cards and other printed matter
- 22500000 - Printing plates or cylinders or other media for use in printing
- 22800000 - Paper or paperboard registers, account books, binders, forms and other articles of printed stationery
- 22900000 - Miscellaneous printed matter
- 37500000 - Games and toys; fairground amusements
- 37523000 - Puzzles
- 37524000 - Games
- 79800000 - Printing and related services
- 80100000 - Primary education services

## Release History

- 27 May 2026 at 10:43 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049550-2026
- 5 Mar 2026 at 15:43 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020044-2026
- 14 Jan 2026 at 15:46 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003199-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049550-2026
  27th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020044-2026
  5th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003199-2026
  14th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://app.panacea-software.com/lcc/eRFX-Suppliers/Open.aspx?requirementId=8d6100a1-5892-4762-86f2-c135dc6c91dd
- https://www.booktrust.org.uk/
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065663-2025
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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