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Provision of Digital Newspapers

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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06 Jul 2023 at 10:01

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Somerset Council has awarded a contract for the provision of Digital Newspapers to Bolinda UK Ltd. The contract, valued at £118,000, was awarded on May 18, 2023, and has a contract period from May 19, 2023, to May 18, 2025. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the tender deadline was on March 16, 2023. The contract is classified under the CPV code 22210000 for Newspapers and 48160000 for Library software package. The procurement falls under the "services" category.

This tender for the provision of Digital Newspapers presents a business growth opportunity for suppliers in the newspaper or library software industry, especially those offering digital solutions. Businesses specialising in digital content delivery, library services, and editorial technology are well-suited to compete for this contract. The awarded contract enhances relationships with the Libraries West Consortium (LWC) and Plymouth City Council, providing market exposure and revenue stability for the successful supplier over the contract period. Potential suppliers should focus on meeting the service requirements stipulated in the tender to maximise their chances of securing future similar contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Digital Newspapers

Notice Description

Provision of Digital Newspapers for the Libraries West Consortium (LWC) and Plymouth City Council. Led by Somerset County Council. The LWC is made up of following local authorities: Bath & North East Somerset Council BCP (Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole) Council Bristol City Council Dorset Council North Somerset Council Somerset County Council South Gloucestershire Council

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c88f7326-2c2d-48e0-b93a-e0f1c123a11e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

22210000 - Newspapers

48160000 - Library software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£165,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£118,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 May 20232 years ago
Contract Period
18 May 2023 - 18 May 2025 2-3 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
SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOLINDA

Further Information

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