Provision of Library Stock to East Midlands & Mid Anglia Library Consortium
Nottinghamshire County Council · Awarded contract
AwardedProvision of Library Stock to East Midlands & Mid Anglia Library Consortium
Awarded 31 Mar 2020
Awarded31 Mar 2020
Value£8,000,000.00
SupplierAskews Library Services Ltd
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryEducation & Training
Ended 4y 7mo ago1y 12mo term
Awarded 31 Mar 2020Expired 30 Mar 2022
About
Nottinghamshire County Council awarded a contract to Askews Library Services Ltd for the provision of library stock materials to the East Midlands and Mid Anglia Libraries Consortium (EMMAC).
The framework agreement, valued at £8,000,000, was split into three lots: adult fiction, non-fiction books and standing orders; children's and young adult fiction and non-fiction books, including educational resources for Foundation, KS1, KS2, and some KS3/KS4; and DVDs.
A single provider was awarded for each lot, with Inspire acting as the lead member of the consortium.
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