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Provision of Books and Reading Materials for Secondary School

Awarded to BROWNS BOOKS

Department for Education(buyer)

Published: Published 2 September 2026
Deadline: Closed 31 July 2026

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Overview

The Department for Education awarded a £5 million contract to Browns Books for the provision of books and reading materials to eligible secondary schools in England as part of the National Year of Reading. The contract includes supply of books and reading materials along with associated services such as an online ordering platform, order fulfilment, delivery, spend management and management information reporting. The award was made on 19 August 2026 following a further competition under the SUPC Framework Agreement LIB4061SU, Lot 1.

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Department for Education
Buyer
London, United Kingdom

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Key details

Country: United Kingdom
Status: Awarded
Category: Services
Estimated value: £5,000,000
Procedure: Selective
SME suitable: Yes
Published: 2 September 2026
Deadline: Closed

Classification (CPV)

Printed books, brochures and leafletsPrinted booksLibrary booksDictionaries, maps, music books and other books

Award outcome

Awarded value: £5,000,000
Award date: 19 August 2026
Contract period: 19 August 2026 → 31 March 2027

Winner

BROWNS BOOKS

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Contract Award Notice
2 September 2026

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