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Participation in a regional consortium procurement for Library materials conducted by another public body in accordance with CPRs 5.1-5.3

1  The purpose of this report is to seek approval for the library service to continue procurement of library materials through the North West Libraries Consortium (NWLC) / Yorkshire Book Consortium (YBC)

2  If 1 is agreed, approval is also sought, under CPR 5, for the supply of library materials through the North West Libraries Consortium (NWLC) / Yorkshire Book Consortium (YBC) following re-tendering of the contract in 2023.

The consortium contract for the supply of library materials was awarded via competitive tender, led by Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council.  Lot 1 (adult’s) was awarded to Askews & Holts Library Services Ltd and Lot 2 (children’s) was awarded to Peters Ltd., both to run for the period 1st August 2023 to 31st July 2026 (with the option to extend by a further 2x12 month periods). 

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Financial Impact>£500K;

Decision status:

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Notice of proposed decision first published: 24/05/2024

Decision due: Not before 24th Jun 2024 by Director of Communities, Housing & Environment

Lead director: Director of Communities, Housing & Environment

Department: Communities, Housing and Environment

Contact: Richard Hart Email: richard.hart@leeds.gov.uk.

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