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Framework for Large Print and Spoken Word Books

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Contracting authorityEssex County Council
ActiveGoodsCPV 22113000
Contract value£260,000
Submission deadline2 Oct 202614:003 days left
Published13 Jan 2026
LocationChelmsford, UKH36, United Kingdom

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.

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