---
title: "Book supply for Portsmouth School Library Service conducted under ESPO Framework agreement 376F-22"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068851"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-22"
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# Book supply for Portsmouth School Library Service conducted under ESPO Framework agreement 376F-22

Buyer: PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068851

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## Summary

Portsmouth City Council, acting as the buying organisation, has awarded a contract for the supply of printed books to the Portsmouth School Library Service under the ESPO Framework Agreement 376F-22. This contract involves the provision of a wide range of UK-published titles, including children's fiction and non-fiction. Although the procurement process concluded with an award, the tender was conducted through a limited procurement method without prior publication for competition due to its specifics falling outside the usual directive scope. The contract, valued at £350,000, was signed on 1st April 2026, underlining the current procurement stage as Award. The geographic focus is within region UKJ31, Portsmouth, United Kingdom, with Peters Limited identified as the supplier.

This contract presents a significant business opportunity for suppliers proficient in the distribution and supply of educational printed materials. The opportunity allows service providers to engage with the Portsmouth School Library Service by delivering substantial volumes of stock and associated support services, including website assistance and management information. Businesses that specialise in producing or supplying children's literature, particularly SMEs like Peters Limited, will find this procurement well suited to generate growth, especially given the contract's potential extension up to three additional years. This can also enable long-term collaboration and establishment within the educational sector, enhancing their strategic footprint in the local community.

## Notice

The contract is for the supply of books to Portsmouth Library Service. The contract is a call off under ESPO framework 376-22.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Portsmouth School Library Service is a traded service of the Council with differing business requirements to the Council's public library service. The contract is for the supply of children's fiction and non fiction to Portsmouth School library service. The service includes supply of stock, website support and support and management information. The initial contract will be for 2 years with the option to extend up to a further three years. a book supply service to the School Library Service so they can support their customers. The school Library Service wish to purchase from a wide range of UK published titles.

Options: The contract is for two years and can be extended a further three years (increments to be agreed).

### Procurement Information

Book Supply for Portsmouth School Library Service conducted under ESPO Framework Agreement 376F_22

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036513-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £350,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO1 2AL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Charles Dickens |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South |
| Delivery location | TLJ31 Portsmouth |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22100000 - Printed books, brochures and leaflets
- 22110000 - Printed books

## Release History

- 22 Apr 2026 at 10:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036513-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.portsmouth.gov.uk

## Provenance

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