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CA16922 - CPC/LO/01/2024: Library Resources, Software, and Associated Services - Lot 2 Electronic and Alternative Format Library eBooks

TYNE COAST COLLEGE

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14 Apr 2026 at 08:00

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Summary of the contracting process

Tyne Coast College has completed the procurement process for library resources, software, and associated services, specifically involving Lot 2 Electronic and Alternative Format Library eBooks. This open tender aimed to establish a framework available to a broad array of educational institutions and public sector members, spanning locations such as the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, and the United Kingdom. The procurement followed an open procedure and reached the award stage on 14th April 2026, with Kortext being selected as the supplier. The contract period runs from 1st April 2026 until 31st March 2029, enabling access to innovative library resources for participating member organisations.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the library and educational resource sector, particularly those offering bespoke or off-the-shelf software solutions, either proprietary or open source. As the framework will be accessible to educational entities and a variety of public sector bodies, including further education institutions and local authorities, businesses that specialise in digital library solutions and have experience in catering to educational establishments stand to benefit. Small and medium enterprises will find particular suitableness in this tender, with Tyne Coast College facilitating wide-ranging services across multiple regions, enabling robust business growth and network expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CA16922 - CPC/LO/01/2024: Library Resources, Software, and Associated Services - Lot 2 Electronic and Alternative Format Library eBooks

Notice Description

This proposal for Library Resources, Software, and Associated Services is a retender of the previous CPC Library Resources and Associated Services framework. There is an expanded scope for this iteration to include bespoke or off the shelf library software which is either proprietary or open source. Any resulting framework from this exercise will be available to all further education institutions, universities, sixth forms, academies, schools, museums and other similar organisations who are current and future CPC members https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/members/regions.php https://www.gov.uk/guidance/get-information-about-schools. Local Authorities may wish to use the resulting framework when procuring on behalf of Educational Establishments. The tender is also available to members of NWUPC Ltd https://www.nwupc.ac.uk/our-members and the wider public sector https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/suppliers/eligible-public-sector-bodies.php To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA16922. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA16922 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab643fed-dd6a-4025-b65c-c51f87c6af44
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 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
TYNE COAST COLLEGE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTH SHIELDS
Postcode
NE34 6ET
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Westoe
Westminster Constituency
South Shields

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KORTEXT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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