---
title: "Provision of physical library stock"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a1f0"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-22"
---

# Provision of physical library stock

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a1f0

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## Summary

Lancashire County Council is in the planning stage of a public procurement process to procure goods, specifically the provision of physical library stock including adults and children's books. This procurement is categorised under 'Printed books, brochures and leaflets' and is scheduled to take place in the region of the United Kingdom known as UKD. The key dates to be aware of include a future notice date of 8th February 2027, with the contract period set to begin on 3rd June 2027 and conclude on 2nd June 2029, with a potential extension until 2nd June 2031. This procurement process follows the legal framework identified as 2023/54 and the gross budget is approximately £4,140,341.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for businesses specialising in the supply of printed reading materials, especially those capable of servicing public library systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract particularly attractive as the lot's suitability explicitly supports SME participation, thus supporting diversification and growth within this segment. Companies that can deliver high-quality books and related materials in significant quantities will be well-suited to compete for this planned tender, providing a substantial opportunity to secure work with a sub-central government public authority.

## Notice

Provision of library stock adults and children's books

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048145-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 8 Feb 2027 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Jun 2027 - 2 Jun 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,450,284 |
| 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 | LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 0LD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22100000 - Printed books, brochures and leaflets

## Release History

- 22 May 2026 at 14:45 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048145-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048145-2026
  22nd May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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