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Digital Library Content - eBooks, eAudio & ePress

BLACKPOOL COUNCIL

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28 Mar 2025 at 10:14

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Blackpool Council has awarded a contract titled "Digital Library Content - eBooks, eAudio & ePress" (ID: ESPO 376E_24) in the library services sector. This procurement, which fits under the CPV classifications for library books and library software packages, was completed with an award to Bolinda UK Ltd. The contract, valued at £20,000, will provide digital library content to the North West region of England. The procurement method was selective, facilitated through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 30th January 2025, with the contract set to commence on 1st April 2025 and run until 31st March 2029.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, that specialise in digital content provision for libraries. Given the contract's focus on eBooks, eAudio, and ePress content, companies with robust digital content portfolios and expertise in deploying library software packages are well-suited to compete in this space. Engaging in such contracts can drive business growth by expanding market reach and establishing long-term partnerships with public sector bodies like Blackpool Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital Library Content - eBooks, eAudio & ePress

Notice Description

eBooks, eAudio and ePress content

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2d346d2e-49ff-43fd-906a-9181ec6ee0d3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e60d13a-f8f4-41e3-8723-c015ff62e480
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

22113000 - Library books

48160000 - Library software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 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
BLACKPOOL COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sarah Gordon
Contact Email
sarah.gordon@blackpool.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01253 478373

Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY1 1NA
Post Town
Blackpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD42 Blackpool
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Talbot
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOLINDA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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