Supply of Switch-On Book Packs to UK Schools by Waterstones Booksellers
Nottinghamshire County Council · Awarded contract
AwardedSupply of Switch-On Book Packs to UK Schools by Waterstones Booksellers
Awarded 01 Dec 2023
Awarded01 Dec 2023
Value£120,000.00
SupplierWaterstones Booksellers Limited
RegionEast Midlands
CategoryEducation & Training
Expires in 23d3y term, 98% elapsed
Awarded 1 Dec 2023Expires 30 Nov 2026
About
Nottinghamshire County Council awarded a contract to Waterstones Booksellers Limited for the supply of Switch-on book packs, which are essential for delivering the Council's research and evidence-based literacy intervention aimed at helping struggling readers and writers make accelerated progress.
The book packs contain finely levelled books from a wide variety of publishers, catering to differing interests and age groups, and are used in one-to-one teaching sessions led by trained adults.
Under the contract, Waterstones Booksellers Limited will handle enquiries, orders, and deliveries directly with participating schools across the UK.
The contract value is £120,000, procured under PCR 2015 via an ITT process.
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