Awarded without open competition
Awarded without open competition. The buyer went directly to one or a few suppliers instead of advertising the contract. Procurement rules allow this only in specific cases, such as extreme urgency, when only one supplier can do the work, or for call-offs from an existing framework.
Key facts
- Buyer
- Leicestershire County Council · Regional or local authority
- Supplier
- FG Libraries Limited SME
- Value
- £112,539
- Procedure
- Direct award
- Sector
- Furniture & domestic appliances · Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products (CPV 39000000)
- Region
- East Midlands
- Official notice
- View on Contracts Finder
- Timeline
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- Contract date10 Oct 2025
- Published15 Jan 2026Published 97 days after the contract date
Description
The project focuses on the modernisation of key areas of Coalville Library, including a full redesign of the children's area with flexible furniture, updated shelving, improved seating, and a sensory space. The foyer and counter area will be reconfigured to create a more accessible and welcoming entrance. The main library space will receive new flooring, shelving, seating, and display areas, with an option to update the PC zone. Exterior works will enhance the building façade to improve visibility and overall appeal.
About the supplier
FG Libraries Limited: every public contract they have won.