Scope
Description
Supply of large print and talking books stock on behalf of Cumberland and Westmorland & Furness Libraries
Please note - the start date of the contract as specified in this notice is in order to be able to publish the notice but the actual start date of the contract is to be as of 1 April 2025.
Contract 1. Supply of large print and talking books stock on behalf of Cumberland and Westmorland & Furness Libraries
Supplier
Contract value
- £300,000 excluding VAT
- £360,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
26 August 2025
Standstill period
- End: 14 October 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
15 October 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 16 October 2025 to 31 March 2028
- 2 years, 5 months, 16 days
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 22000000 - Printed matter and related products
Contract locations
- UKD1 - Cumbria
Contract 2. supply of large print and talking books
Supplier
Contract value
- £135,000 excluding VAT
- £162,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
26 August 2025
Earliest date the contract will be signed
15 October 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 16 October 2025 to 31 March 2028
- 2 years, 5 months, 16 days
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 22000000 - Printed matter and related products
Contract locations
- UKD1 - Cumbria
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Suppliers
BOLINDA UK LTD
- Companies House: 05086231
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHMW-7747-VJXR
10 John Street
London
WC1N 2EB
United Kingdom
Email: helen.bower@bolinda.com
Website: http://www.bolindalibrary.com
Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 2. supply of large print and talking books
ULVERSCROFT LIMITED
- Companies House: 01068776
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYMY-3679-PGZJ
The Green
Leicester
LE7 7FU
United Kingdom
Email: sales@ulverscroft.co.uk
Website: http://www.ulverscroft.com
Region: UKF22 - Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Supply of large print and talking books stock on behalf of Cumberland and Westmorland & Furness Libraries
Contracting authorities
Cumberland Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJGX-9191-DYLV
Cumbria House, 107-117 Botchergate
Carlisle
CA1 1RD
United Kingdom
Region: UKD12 - East Cumbria
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Westmorland and Furness Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYYD-1758-YNVR
South Lakeland House
Kendal
LA9 4DQ
United Kingdom
Region: UKD12 - East Cumbria
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government