---
title: "Book Trust LetterBox"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06aee1"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06aee1.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-05"
---

# Book Trust LetterBox

Buyer: CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06aee1

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## Summary

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council recently completed a procurement process titled "Book Trust LetterBox," aimed at providing reading books and numeracy resources for children in care. This project falls under the 'services' category and is specifically targeted at the region of Bradford, United Kingdom (UK). The procurement was conducted through a direct method, described as "Below threshold - without competition," adhering to the light touch regime. The procurement stage has reached completion, with the contract being awarded on 5th June 2026 and set to run until 31st October 2026. The contract, valued at £37,523, was awarded to BOOKTRUST, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Leeds, which specialises in promoting educational outcomes through postal parcels of books and resources.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those focusing on resources for children. Companies with expertise in printed books and administrative educational services are well-suited to compete for such contracts in the future. The contract's structure underlines the strategic importance of SMEs in public tendering processes, offering them a pathway to impact the community by enhancing educational access for children in care. By participating in similar tenders, businesses can establish themselves in the public sector marketplace while contributing to meaningful social initiatives. The direct procurement approach suggests a streamlined process, potentially appealing to specialised businesses with a focus on niche educational products.

## Notice

Reading books and numeracy resources designed for children in care provided as parcels sent by post to children to promote educational outcomes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053406-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 5 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 4 Jun 2026 - 31 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £37,523 |
| Contracts value | £37,523 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRADFORD |
| Post town | Bradford |
| Postcode | BD1 1HX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE41 Bradford |
| Local authority | Bradford |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Bradford West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 22110000 - Printed books
- 75121000 - Administrative educational services

## Release History

- 5 Jun 2026 at 13:53 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053406-2026
- 5 Jun 2026 at 13:50 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053400-2026
- 5 Jun 2026 at 13:48 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053398-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053406-2026
  5th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053400-2026
  5th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053398-2026
  5th June 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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