BidSonarBidSonar
ContractsGrantsOrganisationsSectors
BidSonarBidSonar·Built by Hypership
SourcesBrandPrivacyTermsCookies

BidSonar is an independent index of public-sector opportunities. We aggregate data from official sources and are not affiliated with any procurement body. Data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 and the EU TED reuse notice.

    ContractsChildren's Books Supply and Librarian Services for Schools
    Awarded contract

    Children's Books Supply and Librarian Services for Schools

    Awarded
    £135k
    Published 2 Jun 2026

    Bookseller required to supply children's fiction and non-fiction books to schools with specialist librarian support and advanced online search capabilities.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· EnglandPublished 2 Jun 2026· 5 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £135k
    Published 2 Jun 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £135,000
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Not published
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Education & Training
      Browse related listings
    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      England

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • PE
      PETERS LIMITED
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 5 months ago.

    2 June 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    Durham County Council's Learning Resources service is seeking a professional bookseller with specialist children's librarian expertise to supply a wide selection of fiction and non-fiction books to schools. The supplier must operate an easy-to-use website with advanced search functionality, enabling schools to find books by national curriculum themes, age range, key stage, reading level, interest level, and availability. Key requirements include: detailed book reviews and ratings from library professionals, cover images and page previews, accelerated reader search capability, curated book lists with curriculum highlights and recommended reads, specialist children's librarian support, online ordering with multiple concurrent orders, competitive discounts, rapid delivery, and book servicing to council specifications. The supplier must demonstrate a large stock range, professional recommendations, and the ability to fulfil unique school requests while meeting the Framework Core Specification standards.

    Track record

    2 awards · 2 winners
    Thin record

    Only 2 prior awards here — too little to read.

    In media communications, DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL has awarded 2 contracts to 2 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. Allwag promotions Limited1× · 50%
    2. PETERS LIMITED1× · 50%

    Across media communications, the most active winners are STAKELUMS, EBSCO INTERNATIONAL INC, Chapter and Verse Books Limited T/A The Book Haven — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.

    More from DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

    4 listingsView all →
    AwardedIT & Software🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Online Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Application Provider

    Direct award contract to provide managed online DBS application services and identity verification checks, bridging to a new competitive tender process starting April 2027.

    £85,000DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
    Published 30 Oct 2026
    AwardedConstruction🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Moorhouse National Nature Reserve Peatland Restoration

    Restore degraded peatland at Moorhouse National Nature Reserve through vegetation planting and water management interventions as part of a regional conservation partnership.

    £266,557DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
    Published 28 Oct 2026
    AwardedConstruction🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Building Cladding Supply and Installation Services

    Opportunity to supply and install building cladding systems for a construction project requiring experienced contractors and quality materials.

    DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
    Published 26 Oct 2026
    AwardedHealthcare & Medical🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Metal Handrails and Kit Steps Supply

    Procurement framework for the supply of metal handrails and kit steps for minor adaptation projects.

    £150,000DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
    Published 26 Oct 2026

    Open in Education & Training

    4 open listingsView all →
    Education & Training🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Specialist Support Services for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Students

    Opportunity to provide specialist deaf and hard-of-hearing student support services including BSL interpretation and accessible communication assistance.

    University of Salford
    Published 3 Nov 2026
    Education & Training🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Support Workers for Students with Additional Needs and Disabilities (Bands 1 & 2)

    Tender opportunity to supply Band 1 and 2 support workers who assist students with disabilities and additional needs in accessing education and managing academic-related anxiety.

    University of Salford
    Published 3 Nov 2026
    Education & Training🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Staff Training on Nature, Climate and Health Interconnections

    Deliver two-session staff training on the interconnections between nature, climate and health, with one in-person session in Reading during March.

    est.£20,000NATURAL ENGLAND
    Published 3 Nov 2026
    OpenEducation & Training🇬🇧United Kingdom

    SERE Training Services for UK Military Aircrew

    The UK Ministry of Defence is seeking a contractor to deliver Survive, Evade, Resist and Escape training for military aircrew in compliance with established aviation regulations.

    £3,800,000indicativeMINISTRY OF DEFENCE
    Published 3 Nov 2026
    Take action
    View on sourceFind a Tender

    Award notice and full record on the publisher's site

    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-06abb4

    Your fit

    Could you win the next one?

    This went to PETERS LIMITED. Sonar reads DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL's work like this against your business — who holds it, and whether you could compete or partner next time.

    Check my fit

    Free · Matches every Monday

    DC
    Buyer
    DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
    Sector
    Education & Training