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E-Books and E-Audio Books Provision

ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL

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22 Oct 2021 at 07:04

Summary of the contracting process

The Isle of Wight Council is conducting a procurement process for the provision of E-Books and E-Audio Books, classified under the library software package category. The procurement method used is a direct award via the ESPO Framework, and the total contract value is £64,000. The contract period is set to commence on 1st December 2021 and run until 30th November 2026. The procurement stage for this tender is complete, with the award published on 22nd October 2021 following the closing date for submission on 17th October 2021. The service will be delivered to a location in South East England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the digital publishing and library services sectors, particularly those that provide e-books and audio content. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract, given the direct award nature of the procurement, which may favour agility and niche offerings. Companies involved in library services and digital content distribution should consider engaging with this successful contract, potentially enabling them to expand their market presence within the public sector.

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Notice Title

E-Books and E-Audio Books Provision

Notice Description

Direct Award via ESPO Framework 376E_20.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3fc5029c-5a9d-4250-bb9f-c813763b32d4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f96a0f2c-3778-487e-b7d5-09f7967f1b27
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

48160000 - Library software package

92511000 - Library services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£64,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£64,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2021 - 30 Nov 2026 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
PO30 1UD
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ34 Isle of Wight
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Isle of Wight
Electoral Ward
Newport Central
Westminster Constituency
Isle of Wight West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOLINDA

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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