---
title: "Readers at Home Library Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06afba"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-08"
---

# Readers at Home Library Service

Buyer: GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06afba

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## Summary

Gateshead Borough Council has completed a procurement process for the "Readers at Home Library Service" aimed at delivering books to residents who are unable to visit a library. This tender falls within the 'services' industry category and has been classified under library services. The contract was awarded directly without competition, as it was below the threshold of competitive tendering. The procurement stage has reached completion, with the contract becoming active on 1st June 2026, following its signing on 27th March 2026. The service will be delivered within the UKC22 region until 30th April 2029, with a total contract value of £70,800.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in providing library and literary services, particularly those that can operate at a large scale and deliver services efficiently. The Royal Voluntary Service, a substantial organisation with expertise in volunteer-led activities, has been identified as the exclusive external supplier capable of supporting this initiative, indicating a niche market with limited competition. Companies looking to expand their footprint in the library services sector could find value in similar contracts, focusing on forming partnerships with public authorities that need innovative solutions for local communities.

## Notice

Provision of the home delivery of books to Gateshead residents who cannot reach a library otherwise. Books are provided in a range of formats including large print and audio. Delivered in partnership with the Library Service, who manages membership and selects the books. Research into delivery of this service nationally by our sector support organisation Libraries Connected has demonstrated that the only external supplier on the market is RVS.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053777-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £59,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | GATESHEAD |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE8 1HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Gateshead |
| Electoral ward | Bridges |
| Westminster constituency | Gateshead Central and Whickham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ROYAL VOLUNTARY SERVICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92511000 - Library services

## Release History

- 8 Jun 2026 at 12:21 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053777-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053777-2026
  8th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk
- https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/31230/Learning-and-Skills
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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