Award

Supply eBooks and eAudiobooks through joining the existing AGMA Framework

KNOWSLEY COUNCIL

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Award

26 Jul 2018 at 14:21

Summary of the contracting process

Knowsley Council has successfully completed a procurement process for the supply of eBooks and eAudiobooks, valued at £50,000, through the existing Association of Greater Manchester Authorities (AGMA) framework. This contract falls under the library books category and covers the delivery area of the North West, United Kingdom. The award was published on 26 July 2018, with the contract effective from 20 July 2018 until 31 March 2021. This procurement was executed via a direct award method within the context of the tendering process.

This tender identifies a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises, particularly those specialising in the supply of digital library resources. Businesses that focus on eBook and eAudiobook provision, as well as innovative digital content delivery, would be well-suited to participate in similar future tenders. Engaging with local authorities like Knowsley Council can help these businesses tap into public sector contracts, thereby promoting growth and expanding their market presence.

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Notice Title

Supply eBooks and eAudiobooks through joining the existing AGMA Framework

Notice Description

Direct award of contract using the Association of Greater Manchester Authorities (AGMA) framework agreement for the provision of eBooks and EAudiobooks.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-69653e23-f172-4867-bc84-3c0b411a3963
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25d98d6b-d596-4654-9312-61a1e94dc7bc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products


CPV Codes

22113000 - Library books

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jul 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jul 20187 years ago
Contract Period
19 Jul 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KNOWSLEY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUYTON
Postcode
L36 9YU
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Knowsley
Electoral Ward
Roby
Westminster Constituency
Knowsley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOLINDA DIGITAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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