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title: "North Lincolnshire Imagination Library"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06cf61"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-08-05"
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# North Lincolnshire Imagination Library

Buyer: NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06cf61

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## Summary

The procurement process led by North Lincolnshire Council involved the award of a contract for the North Lincolnshire Imagination Library programme. This initiative was designed to supply age-appropriate books to children from birth to five years old across North Lincolnshire, encompassing book distribution, logistics, and administrative support via a bespoke management system. Concluding on 5th August 2026, the procurement stage reached completion with the contract award executed after recognising that only The Dollywood Foundation UK could uniquely provide this comprehensive suite of services required for the programme. This direct award was justified by the absence of comparable alternatives capable of replicating the programme benefits, thereby negating the consideration of in-house provision or alternative procurement methods.

This contract presents significant business opportunities primarily for firms involved in publishing, logistics, or management systems related to educational materials and early childhood development. Businesses well-suited to contend for similar contracts in the future are those that can offer integrated services encompassing distribution, intellectual property management, and specialised logistics support. Ventures with expertise in bespoke educational programmes or those holding exclusive rights to unique content can leverage such opportunities to extend their market presence and contribute to educational initiatives with high social impact.

## Notice

Award for the provision of the North Lincolnshire Imagination Library programme, supplying age appropriate books to children aged birth to five years across North Lincolnshire. The programme includes book supply, administration through the BOS management system, logistics, quality assured book selection, and associated programme support to encourage reading for pleasure, communication and language development.

### Procurement Information

Only one supplier of this programme. There are no alternatives. This offer cannot be replicated in-house

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074088-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £214,000 |
| Contracts value | £214,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | SCUNTHORPE |
| Post town | Doncaster |
| Postcode | DN15 6NL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire |
| Local authority | North Lincolnshire |
| Electoral ward | Town |
| Westminster constituency | Scunthorpe |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE DOLLYWOOD FOUNDATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22113000 - Library books

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2026 at 10:30 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074088-2026
- 22 Jul 2026 at 07:27 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068936-2026
- 21 Jul 2026 at 08:08 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068500-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074088-2026
  5th August 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068936-2026
  22nd July 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068500-2026
  21st July 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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