Tender

COV - E-Books and E-Audiobooks

COVENTRY - SOLIHULL - WARWICKSHIRE

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Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Coventry City Council is currently engaged in the procurement of E-Books and E-Audiobooks, with a projected annual expenditure of £25,000. This tender is part of the goods category within the library books industry and is centred around enhancing digital services for Coventry residents, providing remote access to various resources. Key dates include the tender submission deadline on 23rd September 2016, with the contract expected to commence on 1st December 2016 and run until 30th November 2018. Tenders must be submitted electronically via the specified platform.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the digital publishing and library services sectors, particularly those specialising in E-Books and E-Audiobooks. Companies with experience in providing digital content solutions and those able to meet the diverse needs of a varied customer base would be well-suited to compete for this contract. As Coventry Libraries aim to expand their digital offerings, suppliers capable of delivering innovative and accessible services could greatly benefit from this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

COV - E-Books and E-Audiobooks

Notice Description

Coventry City Council is tendering for the provision of both E-Books and E-audiobooks with a projected yearly spend of PS25,000. These values are given for guidance purposes only and do not form a contractual commitment. No guarantees will be made regarding the volume or value of business to be procured throughout the life of this contract. Coventry Libraries and Information Services are committed to providing a vibrant digital service that allows users to access key services 24/7. The existing digital offer includes access to e-books and e-audiobooks (both from three suppliers), e-magazines and e-newspapers and a collection of online information resources. The use of e-books and e-audiobooks has grown steadily and in 2015-2016 users downloaded circa 6,000 e-books and 1,300 e-audiobooks. At present Coventry Libraries and Information Services offer circa 5,000 E-Book titles and 2,000 E-Audiobook titles. While reading, learning and information are at the heart of the library service. Our offer will focus increasingly on the virtual world of E-Books, e-audiobooks and information to compliment the face to face channel. Our aim is to offer a 24/7, remote access to our services and to promote these services to more of our customers, who have a diverse range of ages, backgrounds and digital abilities. Additional information: The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: www.csw-jets.co.uk Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via: www.csw-jets.co.uk Delivery Notes Main site or place of performance:Coventry Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No https://in-tendhost.co.uk/csw-jets/aspx/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b122369-5e89-4805-8066-fb0c632c7f7f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

CPV Codes

22113000 - Library books

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Sep 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2016 - 30 Nov 2018 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COVENTRY - SOLIHULL - WARWICKSHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 2PW
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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