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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.
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Framework contract: £22,000,000 total value shared among 3 suppliers. Estimated equal shares shown below.
| Supplier | Identifier | Est. Share | Lots Won | Cross-References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASKEWS AND HOLTS LIBRARY SERVICES LTD. | 02745298 | ~£7,333,333 | 2 lots Adult Stock · Children's Stock | - |
| A.T. LITTLE & SONS LIMITED (t/a Browns Books) | 01607961 | ~£7,333,333 | 2 lots Adult Stock · Children's Stock | - |
| PETERS LIMITED | 02452340 | ~£7,333,333 | 2 lots Adult Stock · Children's Stock | - |
Taken from this notice, not from Companies House. Check the original notice — details change and are not updated here.
This procurement was divided into 2 lots, each awarded separately. 14 bids were received in total.
| Lot | Value | Bids Received | Awarded To | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 Adult Stock Apr 2026 – Mar 2028 | £22,000,000 initial term | 7 | active | |
| Lot 2 Children's Stock Apr 2026 – Mar 2028 | £22,000,000 initial term | 7 | active |
Notices published under the Procurement Act 2023 name every bidder, including unsuccessful ones.
| Bidder | Bid on | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| A.T. LITTLE & SONS LIMITED (t/aBrowns Books) | Lots 1, 2 | Wonlots 1, 2 |
| ASKEWS AND HOLTS LIBRARY SERVICES LTD. | Lots 1, 2 | Wonlots 1, 2 |
| PETERS LIMITED | Lots 1, 2 | Wonlots 1, 2 |
Weightings from the notice, applied to every lot.
Changes the buyer published to this notice after it first appeared.
The submission deadline for the Request for Information (RFI) is being extended until 18th July 2025 (5pm).