376F_26 Library Stock
National framework agreement for the supply of 'shelf-ready' stock to libraries, serviced to individual specification. It offers the supply of adult and children’s library stock, including fiction and non-fiction. The Framework is divided into 2 lots. For any additional details please also refer to https://www.espo.org/library-stock-376f-26.html
Buyer
Leicestershire County Council, trading as ESPO
Value
£44,000,000
Published
13 Apr 2026
Closes
19 Jan 2026
Procurement details
Source
Find a Tender
Region
Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Procurement method
Open
Category
Goods
Contract starts
31 Mar 2026
Contract ends
31 Mar 2028
CPV classifications
22000000
Printed matter and related products
Lots
Lot 1 Adult Stock
£26,400,000
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.
Delivery: UK · United Kingdom
Lot 2 Children's Stock
£26,400,000
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.
Delivery: UK · United Kingdom
Documents
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Technical specifications
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Bidding documents
Tender notice on Find a Tender
9 Dec 2025
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Tender notice · UK4 · Web page
Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender
25 Mar 2025
Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender
Planned procurement notice · UK3 · Web page
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
6 Jun 2025
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Market engagement notice · UK2 · Web page
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
3 Jul 2025
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Market engagement notice · UK2 · Web page
Contract award notice on Find a Tender
11 Mar 2026
Contract award notice on Find a Tender
Award notice · UK6 · Web page
376F_26 Library Stock - Framework Agreement
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376F_26 Library Stock - Framework Agreement
Contract signed · PDF
376F_26 Library Stock - Form of Contract and Call Off Terms (Framework Schedule 3)
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376F_26 Library Stock - Form of Contract and Call Off Terms (Framework Schedule 3)
Contract signed · PDF
Contract details notice on Find a Tender
13 Apr 2026
Contract details notice on Find a Tender
Contract notice · UK7 · Web page
376F_26 Library Stock - Framework Agreement
Not provided
376F_26 Library Stock - Framework Agreement
Contract signed · PDF
376F_26 Library Stock - Form of Contract and Call Off Terms (Framework Schedule 3)
Not provided
376F_26 Library Stock - Form of Contract and Call Off Terms (Framework Schedule 3)
Contract signed · PDF
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