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Library service digital library content

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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30 Mar 2026 at 16:16

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has concluded a procurement process for digital library content services, focusing on software packages and information systems relevant to the library service. The process adhered to the ESPO framework, with the council operating from Leicester, England. The tender, valued at £532,500, progressed through the award stage with a contract to commence on 1st April 2026, concluding on 31st March 2029. This service procurement, categorised under the CPV code 48000000, was defined as 'Other' under procurement method details, offering potential for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to engage, excluding voluntary and community sector enterprises.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for SMEs specialising in digital content delivery systems or information software development to expand their market presence and enhance their portfolios through collaboration with local authorities. As the procurement targets the library sector, businesses with expertise in virtual library services, content management systems, and digital resource integration would be well-positioned to compete and benefit from the duration and financial scale of this contract. The awarded contract notice is available, providing further insights into the procurement specifics and industry requirements for interested parties.

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Notice Title

Library service digital library content

Notice Description

Procurement of Library service digital library content via the ESPO framework 376E_24 Digital Library Content.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5497d440-68f5-45f2-9742-8814826bfefe
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c19994c-36f0-49e2-b756-2be454cb316f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£532,500 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£532,500 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20265 days ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 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
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
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
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOLINDA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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