Library Books and Digital Content

Published

1 September 2026

Estimated value

£884,000,000

Place of performance

UK

Procedure

Open procedure

Notice number

082638-2026

Reference

ocds-h6vhtk-055699

Official source

Official source

CPV codes

• 22113000Library books
• 22114000Dictionaries, maps, music books and other books
• 30233151Compact disk (CD) reader and/or burner
• 30233152Digital versatile disc (DVD) reader and/or burner
• 30233153Compact disk (CD) and digital versatile disk (DVD) reader and/or burner
• 30233150Optical-disk drives

Description

The Association of North East Councils, trading as the North East Procurement Organisation ("NEPO"), is establishing a multi-supplier, multi-lot Framework Agreement for the provision of Library Books & Digital Content. The Framework will be accessible to Contracting Authorities throughout the United Kingdom. The Framework is intended to support a wide range of requirements and encompasses, but is not limited to, the following categories of goods and services: Adults Fiction & Non-Fiction Books including Reference Materials Children's Fiction & Non-Fiction Books School Library Services for Educational and Curriculum Books Adults Multimedia Materials Childrens Multimedia Materials School Library Multimedia Materials Wrap Service: Fiction, Non-Fiction Books & Multimedia Materials eAudiobooks eBooks eComics eNewspapers eMagazines Full Digital Service The Framework incorporates Social Value commitments and provides robust governance, compliance and contract management arrangements. It offers a multi-supplier solution that enables Contracting Authorities to employ flexible call-off and award procedures, supported by suitably experienced suppliers. Core and Core Plus Servicing costs…

Lots (13)

Awards

Official publications

• FTS · 082638-2026 · 1 September 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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The estimated value published by the buyer is £884,000,000.

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