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Framework for Large Print and Spoken Word Books

Issued by Essex County Council · via UK Find a Tender Service

Published
7 Sept 2026
Closes
2 Oct 2026, 13:00 UTC
Value
GBP 2,60,000
Reference
C025PA
Location
United Kingdom
Sector
IT & Telecom
Type
goods

Details

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. To access the tender, please register on our procurement portal, Open

Context for bidders

We hold 4 notices from Essex County Council, going back to August 20264 of them still open. They buy mostly in Water & Environment, IT & Telecom and Manufacturing & Supply. There are 107 open IT & Telecom tenders in United Kingdom. This one closes in 25 days.

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