376F_26 Library Stock
Leicestershire County Council, trading as ESPO · Local authority
In brief
Leicestershire County Council, trading as ESPO awarded printing work to Askews and Holts Library Services Ltd., A.T. LITTLE & SONS LIMITED (t/aBrowns Books) and Peters Limited on 24 March 2026.
It is a framework worth up to £52,800,000 including VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.
The contract runs for 2 years, up to 4 years with extensions, starting 1 April 2026.
It is split into 2 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
What the notice says
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Adult Stock 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028 What this lot coversSuppliers awarded to this lot will be required to be able to provide a wide range of services stock from all of the below categories: • Adult fiction • Adult non-fiction • Reference materials For further details, please refer to the tender documents. | Printing | £26,400,000 |
| Children's Stock 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028 What this lot coversSuppliers awarded to this lot will be required to be able to provide a wide range of services stock from both of the below categories: • Children's fiction, including board books • Children's non-fiction For further details, please refer to the tender documents. | Printing | £26,400,000 |
Who won
| Winner | Lot | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Askews and Holts Library Services Ltd. (SME) A.T. LITTLE & SONS LIMITED (t/aBrowns Books) (SME) Peters Limited (SME) 7 bids received | Adult Stock | £22,000,000 | Awarded 5 March 2026 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028 |
| Askews and Holts Library Services Ltd. (SME) A.T. LITTLE & SONS LIMITED (t/aBrowns Books) (SME) Peters Limited (SME) 7 bids received | Children's Stock | £22,000,000 | Awarded 5 March 2026 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 080940-2025
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 021731-2026
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 033413-2026
About the buyer
Procurements
86Awards
42Suppliers it has used most for printing
- Ample Star Enterprises UK Limited3 contracts
- Texet Sales Limited3 contracts
- A.T. LITTLE & SONS LIMITED (t/aBrowns Books)2 contracts
- Educational Advantage Limited2 contracts
- Plastoreg Eastlight Limited2 contracts
Similar open tenders
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- £3.33mframework ceiling
From notice 080940-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 9 December 2025, last updated 13 April 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.