Supply and Distribution of Library Book Stock to Cumberland Libraries
Cumberland Council · Awarded contract
AwardedSupply and Distribution of Library Book Stock to Cumberland Libraries
Awarded 15 Apr 2024
Awarded15 Apr 2024
Value£1,900,000.00
SupplierPeters Ltd
AgencyCumberland Council
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryEducation & Training
Expires in 2y 5mo5y term, 51% elapsed
Awarded 15 Apr 2024Expires 14 Apr 2029
About
Cumberland Council awarded a contract to Peters Ltd for the supply and distribution of adult, children's, and reference book stock to Cumberland Libraries and Westmorland and Furness Libraries.
The contract covers two lots: Lot 1 for adult fiction, non-fiction, and reference books, and Lot 2 for junior fiction, non-fiction, and reference books, including cataloguing services.
Distribution will be to six main library sites, one School Library Service, and one Prison library across Cumbria.
The contract value is £1,900,000.
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