Tender

Provision of Digital Newspapers

SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

17 Feb 2023 at 11:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Somerset County Council has initiated a tender for the provision of a Digital Newspapers platform for the Libraries West Consortium and Plymouth City Council. The procurement stage is currently at the planning phase. The tender value is £160,000 in GBP, with a tender period ending on 16th March 2023. The contract period spans from 19th May 2023 to 18th May 2025, targeting businesses that offer services related to newspapers and library software.

This tender by Somerset County Council presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the United Kingdom to compete. Businesses involved in services related to newspapers and library software would be well-suited to participate in this open procedure procurement process. The contract aims to provide a Digital Newspapers platform, benefiting local authorities and library consortia in England, creating growth opportunities for businesses in this industry category.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Digital Newspapers

Notice Description

Provision of a Digital Newspapers platform for the Libraries West Consortium and Plymouth City Council

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-43950876-16d5-45c0-aef4-d03fff63ffcf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20796bd1-7495-413a-b53d-48b97c3aba18
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

22210000 - Newspapers

48160000 - Library software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 May 2023 - 18 May 2025 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialandprocurement@somerset.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 0

Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA4 1DY
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
Upper Tone
Westminster Constituency
Tiverton and Minehead

Further Information

Notice Documents

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