---
title: "Supply and Delivery of Library Books, Educational Textbooks & Multimedia Supplies"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000555874"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000555874"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000555874.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000555874.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FIFE COUNCIL"
published: "2018-08-31"
---

# Supply and Delivery of Library Books, Educational Textbooks & Multimedia Supplies

Buyer: FIFE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000555874

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## Summary

The procurement process detailed herein was initiated by Fife Council for the tender titled "Supply and Delivery of Library Books, Educational Textbooks & Multimedia Supplies". This procurement falls under the goods category and the related items are aimed at supporting schools and libraries in Fife, Scotland. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, and this tender has now reached the award stage, with the contract dated back to March and April of 2018. Key suppliers, Askews and Holts Library Services Ltd and Peters Bookselling Services, had successful bids for Adult and Children’s fiction and non-fiction books, with total contract values of £215,695 and £24,000 respectively.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the library and educational supplies sector. Companies specialising in the publication and distribution of books and educational materials would find this contract particularly suited to their capabilities. Additionally, businesses engaged in providing multimedia resources may also benefit from similar future tenders, enhancing their market presence and collaboration with public sector institutions.

## Notice

Supply and Delivery of Library Books, Educational Textbooks & Multimedia Supplies to Schools and Libraries.

### Lot Information

Adult Fiction and Adult Non-Fiction Books

Supply of Adult Fiction and Adult Non-Fiction Books to Libraries.. Call off order under Scotland Excel Framework

Children's Fiction & Children's Non-Fiction Books

Supply of Children's Fiction & Children's Non-Fiction Books to libraries.. Call Off under Scotland Excel framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG329938 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £239,695 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FIFE COUNCIL |
| Locality | GLENROTHES |
| Post town | Kirkcaldy |
| Postcode | KY7 5LT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife |
| Local authority | Fife |
| Electoral ward | Glenrothes Central and Thornton |
| Westminster constituency | Glenrothes and Mid Fife |
| Delivery location | TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | ASKEWS AND HOLTS LIBRARY SERVICES; PETERS BOOKSELLING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 31 Aug 2018 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG329938

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG329938
  Supply and Delivery of Library Books, Educational Textbooks & Multimedia Supplies - Supply and Delivery of Library Books, Educational Textbooks & Multimedia Supplies to Schools and Libraries.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.fifedirect.org.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000555874

## Provenance

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