Decision details

Award of contract for the supply of library book stock

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Leisure and Tourism

Decision status: For Determination

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

This is a joint procurement between Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton library services, using the approved ESPO framework.

Decision:

That approval be given to award a contract for the period 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2026 for the supply of library book stock to Peters Ltd.

Reasons for the decision:

The award represents both best value for money and best quality, as determined by the procurement process.

Alternative options considered:

The provision of book stock for libraries is a key service, without which libraries couldn’t fulfil their statutory obligations under law.

Publication date: 07/03/2023

Date of decision: 09/12/2022