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Framework for Large Print and Spoken Word Books
Published value
£260,000
Submission deadline 2 Oct 2026, 14:00 BST
Lots published2
Procurement Intelligence
Published evidence · v1
Suitable for SMEs
Prepared 7 Sept 2026, 16:22 BST
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Bid readiness
Core facts published
Submission route published
Scope structure
2lots
1 published CPV family
Decision Velocity
~52 days
Sector median: 52 days
Contract lifecycle
Not published
No published extension signal
Sector Market Benchmark (CPV 22)
Based on 14 published procedures
Median Winning Discount
22.5%
Typical Bids Received
4 bidders
Typical Evaluation Window
52 days
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Evidence coverage
9/12 core inputs published
Comparable published opportunities
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Procurement Executive Summary
AI & Search Synopsis
Generated from official OCDS record
Tenderline Synopsis: Essex County Council: "Framework for Large Print and Spoken Word Books". Published status: active. Published value: £260,000. 2 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 2 Oct 2026, 14:00 BST. Published submission portal: open-uk.org.
| Contracting Authority | Essex County Council | Scope & Categories | GOODS (2 lots) | Submission Window | 24d 21h left 2 Oct 2026, 14:00 BST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Submission Gateway | Legal Basis & Regime | 2023/54 · Open procedure · Above threshold | Estimated Value (exc. VAT) | £260,000 |
Bidder Intelligence · Authority Profile: Essex County Council
Market Analytics
Derived from OCDS awards & bid statistics
Published history for Essex County Council. These figures describe retained records, not a forecast of bids or a measure of buyer bias.
Published-to-award variance
Not availableInsufficient comparable data
Competition Density
Not availableNo published reports
Supplier ConcentrationNo estimate
Insufficient attributable awardsNo concentration estimate availablePayment Terms
Check noticePublished terms
Coverage: 0 active published awards; 0 bid reports (which may be per lot). Supplier values exclude multi-supplier awards, frameworks and DPS, and use GBP only. They are published award values, not payments. Published-to-award variance compares single-lot, single-award, single-supplier GBP procedures with explicitly non-framework/non-DPS status; increases remain in the average. Unpublished data stays unknown. Awarded suppliers are winners, not all bidders.
Procedure terms
Contracting AuthorityEssex County Council | Procedure methodOpen procedure | Procurement categorygoods |
Statusactive | Framework / DPSFramework | CompetitionNot published |
Above thresholdYes | Legal basisUKPGA · 2023/54 | Tender period startsNot published |
Clarification deadline16 Sept 2026, 16:00 BST | Electronic submissionallowed | Submission languagesen |
Published7 Sept 2026, 13:43 BST | Last source update7 Sept 2026, 13:43 BST | Recurring procurementNot published |
ClassificationLibrary books | ||
Delivery area | ||
OCIDocds-h6vhtk-0604b3 | ||
How to participate
Submission methodNot published | Electronic submissionallowed | Clarification deadline16 Sept 2026, 16:00 BST |
Submission languagesen | Expression of interest deadlineNot published | E-Sourcing Portal |
Submission instructions Interested suppliers can access the tender opportunity via the Authority's eSourcing portal ('OPEN') at:
https://open-uk.org/
The portal provides access to tender documents and enables submission of clarification questions and responses.
Registration Requirements:
Suppliers must be registered (free of charge) on both of the following platforms:
OPEN (the Authority's eSourcing portal): Via the link, https://open-uk.org/
Central Digital Platform (CDP): Via the link, https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/faq/en_GB/Central_Digital_Platform | ||
What is being bought
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
What changed
From the official release history
- Published value updated to £260,000
7 Sept 2026, 13:43 BST - Status changed to active
7 Sept 2026, 13:43 BST - Official notice release published
7 Sept 2026, 13:43 BST - procurement method changed
7 Sept 2026, 13:43 BST - Submission deadline changed to 2 Oct 2026, 14:00 BST
7 Sept 2026, 13:43 BST - Official notice release published
13 Jan 2026, 14:02 GMT
Lots and requirements (2)
Published by the contracting authority
- Lot 1 · #1Large Print BooksactiveRenewalPublished value£216,000Lot 1 covers the supply of Large Print Books for use across Essex Libraries. The Supplier will be required to provide Large Print Books that meet recognised accessibility standards and are suitable for public lending, including durable finishes and clear spine and cover labelling. Items must be supplied as library‑ready stock, including RFID tagging, barcoding, labelling and other physical processing requirements as specified by the Authority. The Supplier must provide accurate MARC bibliographic records via Bibliographic Data Services (BDS), maintain an online catalogue to support standing order plans and ad‑hoc ordering, and participate in electronic ordering processes including EDI. Deliveries will be made to a central library distribution address. The Lot includes defined obligations relating to data quality, delivery timescales, invoicing, management information, business continuity, and ongoing performance monitoring. No guarantee of volume or value is provided under this Lot.Contract period1 Jan 2027, 00:00 GMT — 31 Dec 2030, 23:59 GMTEligibilitySME eligibleVCSE eligibleOptions / renewalRenewal published
- Lot 2 · #2Spoken Words Books on CDsactivePublished value£96,000Lot 2 covers the supply of Spoken Word Books on CD for use across Essex Libraries. The Supplier will be required to provide audiobooks on CD supplied in cases suitable for public lending, with clear labelling and durable construction. Spoken Word recordings must be of appropriate audio quality and supplied as library‑ready stock, including barcoding, labelling and other physical processing requirements as specified by the Authority. The Supplier must provide accurate MARC bibliographic records via Bibliographic Data Services (BDS), maintain an online catalogue to support standing order plans and ad‑hoc ordering, and support electronic ordering processes including EDI. Deliveries will be made to a central library distribution address. The Lot includes requirements covering data quality, replacement of damaged items, delivery timescales, invoicing, management information, business continuity, and performance monitoring. No guarantee of volume or value is provided under this Lot.Contract period1 Jan 2027, 00:00 GMT — 31 Dec 2030, 23:59 GMTEligibilitySME eligibleVCSE eligibleOptions / renewalNot published
Timeline
- Pipeline notice
13 Jan 2026, 14:02 GMT - Procedure published
7 Sept 2026, 13:43 BST - engagement
23 Jan 2026, 23:59 GMT · scheduledTo engage, fill out the attached form: https://forms.office.com/e/fVWvzLRYn9 - Submission deadline
2 Oct 2026, 14:00 BST
Commercial outcome and competition
AwardsNo award published |
ContractsNo contract published |
Bid statisticsNo aggregate bid statistics published |
Buyer and organisations in this procedure
Essex County Council
Contracting authority GB-PPON-PWVM-4844-NRQHDocuments (3)
Official links; attachments are not copied
- 7 Sept 2026, 13:43 BST
- 13 Jan 2026, 14:02 GMT
Related procedures (0)
No related procedures published
Planning and rationale
Planning budgetNot published |
No-engagement rationaleNot published |
Procedure rationaleNot published |