Framework for Large Print and Spoken Word Books
This contract closed on 2 Oct 2026. See open furniture, equipment and supplies contracts.
| Buyer | Essex County Council |
|---|---|
| Where | East of England |
| Value | £260k |
| Deadline | 2 Oct 2026 |
| Published | 7 Sep 2026 |
| Sector | Furniture, equipment and supplies |
| Suitable for small firms | Yes, says the buyer |
| Source | Find a Tender |
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What the buyer says
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)
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- Large Print Books
- Spoken Words Books on CDs