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376F_22
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This framework is designed primarily for use by Local Authority or School Library Services with a requirement for the supply of ‘shelf ready’ library stock serviced to individual specifications. It offers the supply of adult and children’s library stock, including fiction and non-fiction.

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Lot 1 Adult Stock

For the supply of adult stock and reference materials, supplied shelf-ready and serviced bespoke to individual requirements. This includes all traditional requirements (spine labels, date labels, plastic jackets, etc.) as well as providing, programming and activating RFID tags. The stock categories covered by this Lot are as follows: Adult Fiction, Adult Non Fiction, and Reference Material.

Lot 2 Children's Stock

This Lot is for the supply of children's stock, supplied shelf-ready and serviced bespoke to individual requirements. This includes all traditional requirements (spine labels, date labels, plastic jackets, etc.) as well as providing, programming and activating RFID tags. The stock categories covered by this Lot are as follows: Children’s Fiction (including board books) and Children’s Non Fiction.

Lot 3 Combined Adult and Children’s Stock

This Lot is a combination of Lots 1 and 2 described above. The stock categories covered by this Lot are as follows: Adult Fiction, Adult Non Fiction, Reference Material, Children’s Fiction (including board books), and Children’s Non Fiction

  • Specifically designed for library services who have significant requirements for serviced library stock.
  • Allows you to set up the stock selection and supply arrangements you require, supported by comprehensive bibliographic and reader development services, if needed.
  • All suppliers offer stock ‘servicing’ and can support RFID.
  • Features an increased number of suppliers to choose from including some new entrants to the UK market for library stock.
  • Askews & Holt Library Services
  • Browns Books
  • James Bennett
  • Peters

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Charlotte Springthorpe Charlotte Springthorpe 0116 294 4008

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Library Stock

376F_22
Key Facts
Framework 376F_22
Start Date 01/04/2022
End Date 31/03/2025
Extension Option 31/03/2026
Contract Notice 2021/S 000-025887
Award Notice 2022/S 000-006403
Procurement Type Further Competition