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SUPPLY OF DIGITAL MATERIALS TO NORTH SOMERSET LIBRARIES,

NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL

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27 May 2026 at 10:49

Summary of the contracting process

The contract for the supply of digital materials to North Somerset Libraries has been managed by North Somerset Council, with the procurement completed via Somerset Council. This contract falls under the industry category for library books, specifically involving digital formats like eBooks and eAudio books. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with Bolinda Publishing named as the supplier. The contract has a value of £160,000 and spans from 15th August 2025 to 14th August 2028. The procurement utilised a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract services are to be delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This procurement presents opportunities for large-scale companies in the digital publishing and library supply sectors to establish partnerships with public entities like local councils. The contract with North Somerset Libraries highlights the demand for digital content in library services, indicating potential growth areas in the publishing industry. Businesses specialising in digital media and those capable of scaling their operations to fulfil contracts involving eBooks and related materials are well-suited to compete in similar tenders. As this tender was a call-off from a pre-existing framework, participation in such procurement networks could be advantageous for potential suppliers.

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Notice Title

SUPPLY OF DIGITAL MATERIALS TO NORTH SOMERSET LIBRARIES,

Notice Description

SUPPLY OF DIGITAL MATERIALS TO NORTH SOMERSET LIBRARIES, THROUGH A CONTRACT AWARDED BY SOMERSET COUNCIL. includes eBooks, eAudio books, eMagazines, eNewspapers

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-290dd070-e61a-4945-a978-d2523a83bde2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d084a999-bc2c-49e8-a428-68bfd6482ae7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products


CPV Codes

22113000 - Library books

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Aug 20259 months ago
Contract Period
14 Aug 2025 - 14 Aug 2028 3-4 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
NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WESTON-SUPER-MARE
Postcode
BS23 1UJ
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK61 North Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
North Somerset
Electoral Ward
Weston-super-Mare Central
Westminster Constituency
Weston-super-Mare

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOLINDA PUBLISHING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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