Tender

Provision of Digital eMagazines

SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

22 Jul 2022 at 13:06

Summary of the contracting process

Somerset County Council is currently inviting tenders for the provision of Digital eMagazines, as part of its initiative to enhance library services for the LibrariesWest Consortium and Plymouth City Council. This public procurement process is classified under the services category, specifically targeting the magazine industry, and it is conducted via an open procedure. The tender was published on 22nd July 2022, with the submission deadline set for 17th August 2022. The contract is expected to commence on 30th November 2022 and will run until 30th November 2024. The estimated value of the contract ranges from £80,000 to £180,000, and the delivery will take place in England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in digital media and library services, particularly those that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies with expertise in providing digital magazine content or library software are ideally suited to compete in this procurement process. Participating in this opportunity could enable businesses to expand their market reach and establish long-term partnerships with local government entities, contributing to the enhancement of public library facilities.

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Notice Title

Provision of Digital eMagazines

Notice Description

Somerset County Council is seeking a supplier of Digital Magazines on behalf of the LibrariesWest Consortium and Plymouth City Council.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4de8d145-47ce-4fc4-86b5-8686d11a2678
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

22213000 - Magazines

48160000 - Library software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Nov 2022 - 30 Nov 2024 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Nena Beric
Contact Email
commercialandprocurement@somerset.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 0

Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Further Information

Notice Documents

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