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AwardedAwarded 27 March 2026

Readers at Home Library Service

Gateshead Borough Council · Local authority

In brief

Gateshead Borough Council awarded leisure and events work to Royal Voluntary Service on 27 March 2026.

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What the notice says

Provision of the home delivery of books to Gateshead residents who cannot reach a library otherwise. Books are provided in a range of formats including large print and audio. Delivered in partnership with the Library Service, who manages membership and selects the books. Research into delivery of this service nationally by our sector support organisation Libraries Connected has demonstrated that the only external supplier on the market is RVS.

Who won

WinnerValueDates
Royal Voluntary Service£59,000
1 June 2026 to 30 April 2029

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Contract details notice · UK7, notice 053777-2026

About the buyer

Gateshead Borough CouncilLast 12 months

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From notice 053777-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 8 June 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.