- London Borough of Brent
- London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Council
- London Borough of Croydon
- London Borough of Ealing
- London Borough of Enfield
- Essex
- London Borough of Hackney
- London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham
- London Borough of Haringey
- London Borough of Harrow
- London Borough of Havering
- London Borough of Hounslow
- Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames
- Luton Borough Council
- London Borough of Merton
- London Borough of Newham
- London Borough of Redbridge
- Surrey County Council
- London Borough of Sutton
- London Borough of Tower Hamlets
- Thurrock Council
- London Borough of Waltham Forest
Scope
Reference
DN801956
Description
Lewisham Library and Information Service, as the lead authority, developed a Framework Contract for courier services used by The Libraries Consortium. This contract enables member authorities to efficiently transport books and other items both across the consortium and within their own local boundaries.
The following local authorities are currently utilising the Framework Agreement: Lewisham, Barking & Dagenham, Brent, Croydon, Ealing, Enfield, Essex County Council, Hackney, Hammersmith & Fulham, Haringey, Harrow, Havering, Hounslow, Kingston upon Thames, Luton Borough Council, Merton, Newham, Redbridge, Surrey County Council, Sutton, Tower Hamlets, Thurrock and Waltham Forest.
Commercial tool
Establishes an open framework
Total value (estimated)
- £275,187.50 excluding VAT
- £330,225 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 May 2026 to 1 May 2028
- Possible extension to 1 May 2030
- 4 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
The contract will be between the successful Tenderer and the Council for the period of contract term initially for two years, with the option for future call-offs of up to two additional years, for a maximum of four years in total.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 22113000 - Library books
- 33952000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 63521000 - Freight transport agency services
- 79995000 - Library management services
- 92511000 - Library services
Contract locations
- UKI44 - Lewisham and Southwark
Framework
Open framework scheme end date (estimated)
1 May 2030
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
Open tender via single stage mini competition
Quality:- 45%
Social Value:- 10%
Pricing:- 45%
The tender has been published on the London Tenders Portal (Proactis) - DN801956
Award method when using the framework
With competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
The following local authorities are currently utilising the Framework Agreement: Lewisham, Barking & Dagenham, Brent, Croydon, Ealing, Enfield, Essex County Council, Hackney, Hammersmith & Fulham, Haringey, Harrow, Havering, Hounslow, Kingston upon Thames, Luton Borough Council, Merton, Newham, Redbridge, Surrey County Council, Sutton, Tower Hamlets, Thurrock and Waltham Forest.
Any other UK authorities can join the consortium
Submission
Enquiry deadline
19 January 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
9 February 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
The suppliers need to submit the bids on the London Tenders Portal.
Link:- https://www.londontenders.org/
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
15 April 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 45% |
| Price | Price | 45% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://www.londontenders.org/
The tender is published in London Tenders Portal (Proactis)
Contracting authority
London Borough of Lewisham
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYXG-1482-BYWG
4th Floor Laurence House
Catford
SE6 4RU
United Kingdom
Region: UKI44 - Lewisham and Southwark
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Other organisations
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
London Borough of Brent
Summary of their role in this procurement: Member of the Consortium
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQVJ-5248-JQQY
Brent Civic Centre, Engineers Way, Wembley
Brent
HA9 0FJ
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@brent.gov.uk
Region: UKI72 - Brent
London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Council
Summary of their role in this procurement: Member of the Consortium
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPYP-9821-RZGJ
1, Town Square
Barking, London
IG11 7LU
United Kingdom
Email: procurementCDP@lbbd.gov.uk
Region: UKI52 - Barking & Dagenham and Havering
London Borough of Croydon
Summary of their role in this procurement: Member of the Consortium
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJTH-3594-VXYL
Bernard Wetherill House, Fell Road
Croydon
CR01EA
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@croydon.gov.uk
Region: UKI62 - Croydon
London Borough of Ealing
Summary of their role in this procurement: Member of the Consortium
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRHZ-3346-MGDQ
Perceval House, 14-16 Uxbridge Road
London
W5 2HL
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@ealing.gov.uk
Region: UKI73 - Ealing
London Borough of Enfield
Summary of their role in this procurement: Member of the Consortium
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRYN-6967-GTQP
Civic Centre, Silver Street
Enfield
EN1 3XA
United Kingdom
Region: UKI54 - Enfield
Essex
Summary of their role in this procurement: Member of the Consortium
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGVY-5371-NJBR
County Hall Market Road
Chelmsford
CM1 1QH
United Kingdom
Region: UKH36 - Heart of Essex
London Borough of Hackney
Summary of their role in this procurement: Member of the Consortium
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRZC-5592-DDDV
Hackney Service Centre
London
E8 1DY
United Kingdom
Region: UKI41 - Hackney and Newham
London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham
Summary of their role in this procurement: Member of the Consortium
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHTW-6333-BQGD
Town Hall, King Street
London
W6 9JU
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@lbhf.gov.uk
Region: UKI33 - Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
London Borough of Haringey
Summary of their role in this procurement: Member of the Consortium
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBHY-1866-HTLD
7th Floor Alexandra House, 10 Station Road, Wood Green
London
N22 7TR
United Kingdom
Email: HPCS@haringey.gov.uk
Region: UKI43 - Haringey and Islington
London Borough of Harrow
Summary of their role in this procurement: Member of the Consortium
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQRC-2343-GRQR
Forward Drive
Harrow
HA3 8FL
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@harrow.gov.uk
Region: UKI74 - Harrow and Hillingdon
London Borough of Havering
Summary of their role in this procurement: Member of the Consortium
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCZG-5314-HWNM
Havering Town Hall
Romford
RM1 4GR
United Kingdom
Email: euan.beales@havering.gov.uk
Region: UKI52 - Barking & Dagenham and Havering
London Borough of Hounslow
Summary of their role in this procurement: Member of the Consortium
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQYY-1684-DYLV
Hounslow House, 7 Bath Road
Hounslow, London
TW3 3EB
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@hounslow.gov.uk
Region: UKI75 - Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames
Summary of their role in this procurement: Member of the Consortium
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWRN-9366-HZGV
Guildhall
Kingston upon Thames
KT1 1EU
United Kingdom
Region: UKI63 - Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Luton Borough Council
Summary of their role in this procurement: Member of the Consortium
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWCV-4283-GVPW
Town Hall
Luton
LU1 2BQ
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@luton.gov.uk
Region: UKH21 - Luton
London Borough of Merton
Summary of their role in this procurement: Member of the Consortium
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLZQ-1654-VNHW
Merton Civic Centre, London Road
Morden
SM4 5DX
United Kingdom
Region: UKI63 - Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
London Borough of Newham
Summary of their role in this procurement: Member of the Consortium
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYBN-4422-TNXJ
Newham Dockside
London
E16 2QU
United Kingdom
Region: UKI41 - Hackney and Newham
London Borough of Redbridge
Summary of their role in this procurement: Member of the Consortium
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPZX-9247-ZGQQ
255-259 High Road
Ilford
IG1 1NY
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@redbridge.gov.uk
Website: http://www.redbridge.gov.uk
Region: UKI53 - Redbridge and Waltham Forest
Surrey County Council
Summary of their role in this procurement: Member of the Consortium
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWRH-8974-TNBV
Woodhatch Place, 11 Cockshot Hill
Reigate
RH2 8EF
United Kingdom
Region: UKJ26 - East Surrey
London Borough of Sutton
Summary of their role in this procurement: Member of the Consortium
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJMC-1445-VCVG
Civic Offices, St Nicholas Way
Sutton
SM1 1EA
United Kingdom
Region: UKI63 - Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
London Borough of Tower Hamlets
Summary of their role in this procurement: Member of the Consortium
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQBL-2673-MVYG
New Town Hall, 160 Whitechapel Road London
London
E1 1BJ
United Kingdom
Region: UKI42 - Tower Hamlets
Thurrock Council
Summary of their role in this procurement: Member of the Consortium
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMHW-1723-WDCD
New Road
Grays
RM17 6SL
United Kingdom
Email: Procurement@thurrock.gov.uk
Website: http://www.thurrock.gov.uk
Region: UKH32 - Thurrock
London Borough of Waltham Forest
Summary of their role in this procurement: Member of the Consortium
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPJN-6757-NZZZ
Waltham Forest Town Hall, Forest Road
Walthamstow
E17 4JF
United Kingdom
Region: UKI53 - Redbridge and Waltham Forest