Purpose

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). 

Content

The Chief Officer
Community Hubs, Welfare & Business Support approved the library
service joining the North West Libraries
Consortium (NWLC) / Yorkshire Book Consortium (YBC) and under CPR 5
(5.1 and 5.3), the procurement of library materials through the
re-tendering of the consortium’s contract.