Libraries for Primaries Distribution - Application

Libraries for Primaries distribution application

The National Literacy Trust would like to invite you to apply to be a distribution provider for our Libraries for Primaries project.


After a hugely successful 2024-2026 delivery cycle, we are looking to secure a contract with dedicated and passionate partner/s to oversee the fulfilment contracts for furniture, audiobooks and book fulfilment across the 2026/27,  2027/28 and 2028/29 academic years.​

Please see the Tender Information Briefing Pack and MAT evaluation framework for further information. 

Please email primarylibrarytraining@literacytrust.org.uk with any questions. 




Book distribution
Book distribution
Organisations interested in submitting a tender for the opportunity to provide the fulfilment aspects of this project should provide costings for the following:

  • Co-ordination and receipt of deliveries from over 30 suppliers and providing storage and insurance for all books​
  • Management of stock shortages, damages and picking errors including communication with publishers and NLT around replacements​
  • Picking sets of 500 individual titles and packing collection into branded boxes along with supporting resources/materials incl. provision of packing boxes and other required packaging​
  • Oversight of delivery of book collection to UK school addresses, inside the building (No curb side only deliveries) with adherence to agreed schedule.​
  • Provision of proof of delivery and management of solution to delivery issues and damages.​
 
​Please note: We are looking for pricing commitments to cover deliveries for 3 years, with 3% year on year increase allowed for inflation.
Breakdown of number of schools and number of books to be delivered in each of the 3 years of this project:
Breakdown of number of schools included in this delivery period
Supporting questions:

In addition to the quotation, please provide further supporting information by answering the following questions:










Quotation for services




Furniture manufacture and distribution

Furniture manufacture and distribution 

Organisations interested in submitting a tender for the opportunity to provide the furniture aspects of this project should provide costings for the following in the space provided on this form:
  • Manufacture of 1675 reading zones across 3 years, with a value of (£950 incl. VAT per set), to include multiple shelves and an element of soft seating.
  • Packing and safe delivery (inside building – no curb side deliveries can be accepted) of furniture packs to 525 locations across England in Year one, and 575 per year in years 2 and 3. Deliveries are carried out in a wave annually Jan-April.​
  • Provision of proof of delivery​
  • Follow up support/problem solving required to ensure deliveries meet all intended locations​
  • Direct contacts with schools in cases of damages, provision of warranties etc
​Please note: We are looking for pricing commitments to cover deliveries for 3 years, with 3% year on year increase allowed for inflation.
Breakdown of number of schools and number of furniture packages to be delivered in each of the 3 years of this project:
Breakdown of number of furniture packages to be delivered in this project
Supporting questions:

In addition to the quotation, please provide further supporting information by answering the following questions:











Quotation for services




Audiobook packages
Audiobook package distribution

Organisations interested in submitting a tender for the opportunity to provide the audio aspects of this project should provide costings for the following on this form:
  • Provide audiobook provision of adequate scale to 1675 settings across 3 years, with a value of (£150 incl. VAT per set), including playing devices as required for physical media.​
  • Physical Media: Packing and safe delivery (inside building – no curb side deliveries can be accepted) to 1675 England locations. Deliveries are carried out in a wave annually Jan-April.​
  • Digital Solutions: Provide and maintain ongoing access from Spring in each annual wave.​
  • Provision of proof of delivery as required.​
  • Follow up support/problem solving required to ensure deliveries meet all intended locations​
  • Direct contacts with schools in cases of damages, provision of warranties or difficulties accessing or using the provision.
​Please note: We are looking for pricing commitments to cover deliveries for 3 years, with 3% year on year increase allowed for inflation.
Breakdown of number of schools and number of books to be delivered in each of the 3 years of this project:
Breakdown of number of audio packages to be delivered in this project
Supporting questions:

In addition to the quotation, please provide further supporting information by answering the following questions:








Quotation for services