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Northamptonshire Libraries - Ebooks/Eaudiobooks

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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07 Jul 2025 at 09:28

Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of a digital lending platform, specifically for eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines, and eNewspapers, serving the library and archive services. This contract, titled "Northamptonshire Libraries - Ebooks/Eaudiobooks," falls under the services category and utilises a call-off from a framework agreement under the procurement method "selective." Based in the East Midlands, the procurement process reached the award stage with an award date of 1st July 2025 and a contract period starting from 3rd August 2025 until 2nd August 2029. The procurement contract was valued at £700,000.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital content delivery for educational and public services. Companies that can offer comprehensive digital library solutions, particularly those focusing on innovative and user-friendly platforms, are well-suited to compete in similar future procurements. The tender is also specifically suitable for SMEs, positioning it as a strategic opportunity for smaller businesses looking to expand their presence within public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Northamptonshire Libraries - Ebooks/Eaudiobooks

Notice Description

1.1. To provide a digital lending platform and choice of digital stock including eBook/eAudiobook/eMagazine/eNewspaper titles to support the Councils' and Library Service's priorities

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5f86bddc-396f-47fa-8ca0-c29bf15c4a4d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0383383c-568d-4469-902b-8f91a92ed5d6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92510000 - Library and archive services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 202510 months ago
Contract Period
2 Aug 2025 - 2 Aug 2029 4-5 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
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOLINDA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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