Award

GM/NW eMagazines

TRAFFORD COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

21 May 2018 at 10:12

Award Notice
Tender

05 Feb 2018 at 20:18

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Trafford Council is seeking to enhance library services in Greater Manchester through the procurement of an eMagazines service. The tender, titled "GM/NW eMagazines," classified under 'Library automation equipment', is currently at the award stage after being published on 5th February 2018. The tender period ended on 26th February 2018, with the contract set to commence on 16th April 2018 and concluding on 31st March 2021. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, allowing a wide range of bidders to participate.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in library services, including those specializing in library software, library equipment, and automation technology. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide quality solutions in these areas would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement process could help businesses establish a foothold within the public sector and expand their clientele across Greater Manchester.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GM/NW eMagazines

Notice Description

To ensure that the library services in Greater Manchester and beyond continue to receive an eMagazine service via their library. The aim is to ensure that we get the best service and value available

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/806b397d-da89-4614-b80b-ae4d2224ca81
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

30238000 - Library automation equipment

39155100 - Library equipment

48160000 - Library software package

72212160 - Library software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Feb 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20187 years ago
Contract Period
15 Apr 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 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
TRAFFORD COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STRETFORD
Postcode
M32 0TH
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Gorse Hill & Cornbrook
Westminster Constituency
Stretford and Urmston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

W.F.HOWES

Further Information

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