Procurement

Framework for Large Print and Spoken Word Books

  • Essex County Council

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-0604b3

Description

Essex County Council (ECC) are seeking to establish a multi-Supplier Framework Agreement for the provision of Large Print Books and Spoken Word Books on CDs for use across Essex Libraries.

This will divided into two (2) Lots:

Lot 1: Large Print Books

Lot 2: Spoken Word Books on CDs

Large Print Books are defined as 16-18 point size, and Spoken Word Books on CDs are defined as a book that has been read and recorded onto one or more CDs in a format playable by standard CD players.

Suppliers will be required to provide durable, library-ready materials suitable for public lending, including RFID tagging, barcoding, labelling and the provision of accurate MARC bibliographic records.

Ordering will be undertaken through electronic processes, including EDI, supported by an online catalogue enabling standing order plans and ad-hoc purchases. Deliveries will be made to a central distribution location.

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Notices

UK4: Tender notice

Notice identifier
2026/S 000-084426
Published
7 September 2026, 1:43pm

UK2: Preliminary market engagement notice

Notice identifier
2026/S 000-002692
Published
13 January 2026, 2:02pm