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Subscription to Times Digital Archive

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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19 Feb 2025 at 11:23

Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council has completed the procurement process for a subscription to the Times Digital Archive, aimed at providing public access through library computers. The procurement falls under the industry category of library and archive services and is located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The process, classified under 'Other - Waiver', concluded with an active award on 14th February 2025. The contract value is £27,000, with the contract period starting on 9th May 2025 and ending on 8th May 2027.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in library and archive services to engage with public sector contracts. While the specific procurement process did not target small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), it highlights the potential for large organisations, like Cengage Learning, to secure valuable contracts with local councils. The nature of the service, facilitating digital archive access, can help businesses expand their market presence and strengthen their offerings in digital and library-based solutions.

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Notice Title

Subscription to Times Digital Archive

Notice Description

Public access to Times Digital Archive through library computers

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-28187082-3d48-45de-ab12-50539ebc7f90
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f2243dc-8c48-4568-adbc-6127d50f8708
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Waiver
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92510000 - Library and archive services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£27,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£27,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
8 May 2025 - 8 May 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CENGAGE LEARNING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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