376F_26 Library Stock
A Tender Notice
by LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, TRADING AS ESPO
- Source
- Find a Tender
- Type
- Framework (Goods)
- Duration
- 2 year
- Value
- ___
- Sector
- MISCELLANEOUS
- Published
- 09 Dec 2025
- Delivery
- 01 Apr 2026 to 31 Mar 2028
- Deadline
- 19 Jan 2026 12:00
Related Terms
Location
United Kingdom:
1 buyer
- Leicestershire County Council Leicester
Description
National framework agreement for the supply of 'shelf-ready' stock to libraries, serviced to individual specification. Including associated services. The Framework is divided into 2 lots.
Lot Division
| 1 | Adult Stock Suppliers awarded to this lot will be required to be able to provide a wide range of services stock from all of the below categories: • Adult fiction • Adult non-fiction • Reference materials For further details, please refer to the tender documents. |
| 2 | Children's Stock Suppliers awarded to this lot will be required to be able to provide a wide range of services stock from both of the below categories: • Children's fiction, including board books • Children's non-fiction For further details, please refer to the tender documents. |
Renewal Options
The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months, and ESPO may choose to use the extension periods where: • The framework is performing well; • The framework continues to meet customer needs. ESPO reserves the right to implement the extension period in part, full, or in increments (such as 2x 12-month periods). Total estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above.
Award Criteria
| Price | _ |
| Non-Price | _ |
CPV Codes
- 22000000 - Printed matter and related products
Indicators
- Options are available.
- Renewals are available.
Other Information
Please refer to the tender documents for further details - the closing date for submission of Tenders is 12:00 (12 noon) on 19 January 2026. To tender (please proceed to step (e) if an expression of interest has already been completed): (a) Go to https://www.eastmidstenders.org/; (b) Register (if not already registered on ProContract); (c) Search for tender opportunity '376F_26' (via "View Opportunities" from the EastMidsTenders Portal); (d) Express an interest; (e) Download the tender documents (from the ProContract Activity summary screen). Any questions or clarifications relating to this tender opportunity should be submitted to ESPO as a message on the eProcurement Portal, once an Expression of interest has been completed. ** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. **
Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-04f88e
- FTS 080940-2025