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title: "Framework for Large Print and Spoken Word Books"
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# Framework for Large Print and Spoken Word Books

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/framework-for-large-print-and-spoken-word-books-ocds-h6vhtk-0604b3). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Essex County Council: "Framework for Large Print and Spoken Word Books". Published status: active. Framework Ceiling: £260,000. 2 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 2 Oct 2026, 14:00 BST. Published submission portal: open-uk.org.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Essex County Council](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/essex-county-council-ons-e10000012)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £260,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 2 October 2026 at 14:00 BST
- **Lots:** 2
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** goods
- **Classifications (CPV):** Library books
- **Delivery Location:** UK, UKH3
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 3 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/framework-for-large-print-and-spoken-word-books-ocds-h6vhtk-0604b3#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-0604b3`

## Before you bid
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- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/framework-for-large-print-and-spoken-word-books-ocds-h6vhtk-0604b3#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [open-uk.org](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fopen-uk.org%2F)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/framework-for-large-print-and-spoken-word-books-ocds-h6vhtk-0604b3#participate

## Description
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

## Lots (2)
### Lot 1: Large Print Books
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 22113000
- **Delivery regions:** UK, UKH
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £216,000
- **Description:** Lot 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 c...
- **Contract Period:** 01/01/2027 to 31/12/2030
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 2: Spoken Words Books on CDs
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 22113000
- **Delivery regions:** UKH
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £96,000
- **Description:** Lot 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 re...
- **Contract Period:** 01/01/2027 to 31/12/2030

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F084426-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-09-07T12:43:39.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-26T15:12:35.830Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-0604b3