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GM Libraries e-Books and e-Audiobooks

TRAFFORD COUNCIL

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28 Mar 2017 at 12:13

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Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:15

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Trafford Council, through STAR Procurement, has completed a tender process for the provision of e-Books and e-Audiobooks titled "GM Libraries e-Books and e-Audiobooks." This procurement, classified under Library, archives, museums and other cultural services, was conducted using an open procedure. The contract, which is valued at £2,500,000, was awarded on 13th December 2016, with a contract period starting from 1st April 2017 and ending on 31st March 2021. The tender was originally published on 13th September 2016, with the final submission deadline being 14th October 2016. The services will be primarily delivered in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in digital content services to engage in public procurement. Businesses equipped with relevant experience in providing library services and capable of showcasing their capacity to handle large contracts will find this particularly advantageous. Competing organisations should focus on delivering innovative e-Book and e-Audiobook solutions, making them well-positioned to grow their business within the framework established by Trafford Council and potential collaborations with other authorities within Greater Manchester.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GM Libraries e-Books and e-Audiobooks

Notice Description

Tenders are invited by STAR procurement, on behalf of Trafford Council, from Organisations with relevant experience and ability to demonstrate sufficient capacity for providing e-Books and e-Audiobooks to Trafford and other Greater Manchester Authorities, with the future potential for Authorities outside of the GM area.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a733c71-0e91-4a24-9b08-0082adebf108
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Oct 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Dec 20169 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2021 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRAFFORD COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STRETFORD
Postcode
M32 0TH
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Gorse Hill & Cornbrook
Westminster Constituency
Stretford and Urmston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOLINDA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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