---
title: "Award of Reading & Literacy Resources (varied)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000607383"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000607383"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000607383.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000607383.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2020-01-20"
---

# Award of Reading & Literacy Resources (varied)

Buyer: NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000607383

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## Summary

The North Lanarkshire Council has awarded a contract titled "Award of Reading & Literacy Resources (varied)" aimed at enhancing educational resources for 35 primary schools within the council's jurisdiction. This procurement falls within the goods category, specifically focusing on primary education services. The contract was officially signed on 20th January 2020. This procurement process has concluded with the award given to Browns Books for Students, through an initiative allowing schools to select resources tailored to their unique requirements and gaps identified from a recent literacy audit.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of educational resources, especially those specialising in books and reading materials for primary education. Companies that provide PM Books, Ginn Lighthouse Books, Rigby Star Books, and other related educational materials are particularly well-suited to compete in this market. The structure of this contract allows suppliers to cater directly to the diverse needs of multiple schools, creating a fertile ground for suppliers looking to expand their footprint in the educational sector.

## Notice

Following a Literacy Audit, 35 Keys to Success Schools (Primary) in NLC identified gaps in the following resources, essential for Learning & Teaching to be effective. Due to the differing requirements of each school and to allow for schools to select resources specific to their unique needs. NLC requires these 35 schools to receive PS1300.00 credit to spend on the following resources, provided by the supplier.* PM Books, Ginn Lighthouse Books or Rigby Star Books* Novels (including Barrington Stoke resources)* Fast Forward Books by Scholastic* Pearson Rapid Readers or Rapid Plus

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN377755 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jan 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL; FIFE COLLEGE; FIFE COUNCIL; FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND; MORAY COUNCIL; NATIONAL GALLERIES OF SCOTLAND; NHS LOTHIAN; PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT; UNIVERSITY OF THE HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV3 5SQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM34 North Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | North Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | Motherwell South East and Ravenscraig |
| Westminster constituency | Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 25 |
| Supplier names | AMD CONTRACT SERVICES; ANDREW DUNCAN; ASA RECRUITMENT; BROWNS BOOKS FOR STUDENTS; CASTLEVIEW PLANT; COEVAL; CONCEPT NORTHERN; EVERWARM; F A SWEENEY; GB BARRELS; GTR CONTRACTS; HIGHLAND FENCING & BARRIER CONTRACTORS; ICONIC CONSULTING; J & E SHEPHERD; KERNEL CREATIVES T/A ALMOND; MPMH CONSTRUCTION; PORTAKABIN (SCOTTISH DIVISION; R A COX (GARAGE EQUIPMENT; SANSONE PROJECTS; SCOTT YOUNG AND SONS; SIBCAS; TAYLOR MCKENZIE RESEARCH & MARKETING; VANGUARD (SCOTLAND; VENESKY BROWN; VIC YOUNG (SOUTH SHIELDS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80100000 - Primary education services

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2020 at 11:55 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN377755

## Notice URLs

- http://www.clacks.gov.uk/business/corporateprocurementprocess/
- http://www.fife.ac.uk
- http://www.fifedirect.org.uk
- http://www.moray.gov.uk
- http://www.nationalgalleries.org
- http://www.nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk/
- http://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk
- http://www.pkc.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.uhi.ac.uk

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