Library books and textbooks

Framework No: 0921

About this framework

Framework period: 1 August 2022 until 31 July 2025 with an option to extend for up to 12 months until 31 July 2026

Scotland Excel’s library books and textbooks framework provides members with a variety of library books including adult and children fiction and non-fiction books, reference books, foreign language books, audio books, large print books and DVDs. Members will also be able to purchase a variety of educational textbooks from numerous publishers. Members using this framework include public libraries, schools, nurseries and community centres.

As with all our frameworks, this fourth generation framework was developed in close consultation with key stakeholders. It is fully compliant with all legislative requirements and was developed in line with Scotland Excel’s sustainable procurement approach.

Benefits

All 32 local authorities are participating in the framework as well as APUC and NHS
24 months fixed pricing on all lots
Suppliers outlined a range of sustainable measures including zero waste to landfill and reducing single use plastics where possible
13 of the 15 suppliers are committed to providing local community benefits
11 suppliers pay the Real Living Wage
5 suppliers are micro businesses and another 7 are SMEs

Lots

A.T Little & Sons (T/A Browns Books)
Askew & Holts Library Services Ltd
Ebsco International Inc.
Peters Limited

A.T Little & Sons (T/A Browns Books)
Askew & Holts Library Services Ltd
Ebsco International Inc.
Peters Limited
Scotia & Chameleon Books Ltd

A.T Little & Sons (T/A Browns Books)
Askew & Holts Library Services Ltd
Ebsco International Inc.
Scotia & Chameleon Books Ltd
Star Books

A.T Little & Sons (T/A Browns Books)
Askew & Holts Library Services Ltd
Ebsco International Inc.
Peters Limited
Scotia & Chameleon Books Ltd

Scotia & Chameleon Books Ltd
Ulverscroft Limited
Wf Howes Ltd

Ulverscroft Limited
Wf Howes Ltd

A.T Little & Sons (T/A Browns Books)
Blackwell
Ebsco International Inc.
Glowworm Books & Gifts Ltd
Kelvin Books Ltd
Oxford University (T/A Oxford University Press)
Scotia & Chameleon Books Ltd
Waterstones Booksellers Ltd

A.T Little & Sons (T/A Browns Books)
Blackwell
Bright Red Publishing Ltd
Ebsco International Inc.
Glowworm Books & Gifts Ltd
Kelvin Books Ltd
Scotia & Chameleon Books Ltd
Waterstones Booksellers Ltd

A.T Little & Sons (T/A Browns Books)
Blackwell
Ebsco International Inc.
Glowworm Books & Gifts Ltd
Kelvin Books Ltd
Scotia & Chameleon Books Ltd
Waterstones Booksellers Ltd

A.T Little & Sons (T/A Browns Books)
Blackwell
Ebsco International Inc.
Glowworm Books & Gifts Ltd
Hodder & Stoughton Limited t/a Hodder Gibson
Kelvin Books Ltd
Scotia & Chameleon Books Ltd
Waterstones Booksellers Ltd

A.T Little & Sons (T/A Browns Books)
Blackwell
Ebsco International Inc.
Glowworm Books & Gifts Ltd
Kelvin Books Ltd
Scotia & Chameleon Books Ltd
Waterstones Booksellers Ltd

A.T Little & Sons (T/A Browns Books)
Blackwell
Ebsco International Inc.
Glowworm Books & Gifts Ltd
Oxford University (T/A Oxford University Press)
Scotia & Chameleon Books Ltd
Waterstones Booksellers Ltd

A.T Little & Sons (T/A Browns Books)
Blackwell
Ebsco International Inc.
Glowworm Books & Gifts Ltd
Kelvin Books Ltd
Scotia & Chameleon Books Ltd
Waterstones Booksellers Ltd

A.T Little & Sons (T/A Browns Books)
Blackwell
Ebsco International Inc.
Glowworm Books & Gifts Ltd
Kelvin Books Ltd
Scotia & Chameleon Books Ltd

Blackwell
Glowworm Books & Gifts Ltd

Sectors

The library books and textbooks framework is available to all Scotland Excel local authorities and associate members.

Further information on Scotland Excel’s library books and textbooks framework is available in our members area.

If you are not yet a member, and would like to know more about the framework, please contactus.