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Library E-audiobooks and e-books contract

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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22 Jun 2022 at 13:24

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Leicestershire County Council, which sought a contractor for the "Library E-audiobooks and e-books contract." This contract, categorised under software packages and information systems, is located in Leicester, England. The procurement stage has reached completion, with the tender period concluding on 30 March 2022. The awarded contract, valued at £284,000, spans from 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2024, and was officially published on 22 June 2022.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the technology and digital services sector, particularly those specialising in platforms for e-books and audiobooks. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find themselves well-positioned to compete for this contract, given its specific focus on providing a service aimed at enhancing library offerings in Leicestershire. Suppliers capable of delivering innovative software solutions and digital content are encouraged to engage with similar future opportunities to foster growth and expand their market reach.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Library E-audiobooks and e-books contract

Notice Description

Supply of platform and stock to provide an ebook and eaudiobook service for Leicestershire Libraries

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-572d8949-72fb-4c15-96e1-240eaecf7b6c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f55fd510-799c-42c3-851e-2c7c07f0bc6e
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
£284,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£284,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 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
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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