Published date: 20 December 2024

Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.


Closing: 30 November 2024, 2pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Library services - 92511000

Location of contract

South East

Value of contract

£176,000

Procurement reference

CS23306

Published date

20 December 2024

Closing date

30 November 2024

Closing time

2pm

Contract start date

1 December 2024

Contract end date

30 November 2028

Contract type

Supply contract

Procedure type

Single tender action (below threshold)

A direct contract with a single supplier, without competition.

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No


Description

Hampshire County Council have awarded a contract to Ulverscroft Group Limited for supply of spoken word & large print material to Hampshire's Library Service for loan to library customers. Provision of these resources are required in order for the service to meet the statutory duties of the Public Libraries and Museums Act 1964.

Spoken-Word (Audiobooks) and Large Print books are a key aspect of service provision for all customers and the format especially facilitates access to books for customers who may be unable to access them elsewhere.


The contract was awarded via a Single Tender Action and has a total value of £176,000 with a duration of 2 years with two optional one year extensions.


Award information

Awarded date

1 December 2024

Contract start date

1 December 2024

Contract end date

30 November 2028

Total value of contract

£176,000

This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.

Ulverscroft Group Limited

Address

The Green
Bradgate Road
Anstey
Leicester
Leicestershire LE7 7FU

Reference

Companies House number: 1672255

Supplier is SME?

Yes

Supplier is VCSE?

No


About the buyer

Address

The Castle
WINCHESTER
SO23 8UJ
England

Email

procurement.support@hants.gov.uk