Award

Provision of eBook & eAudiobook lending solutions for use by Gloucestershire Libraries & Information (Only open to ESPO Framework 376E Suppliers)

GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

15 Jul 2019 at 11:08

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Gloucestershire County Council has awarded a contract for the provision of eBook and eAudiobook lending solutions intended for use by Gloucestershire Libraries & Information. This procurement falls under the services category and has a total value of £150,000. The award was published on 15 July 2019 and follows a tender process that concluded on 28 February 2019. The contract period is set to run from 1 July 2019 until 30 June 2022, with service delivery expected to encompass a user-friendly digital portal for customers and comprehensive support for library staff.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the digital lending and library services sector. Companies that specialise in eBook and eAudiobook solutions, particularly those that can provide strong technical support and an intuitive user interface, would be well-positioned to compete. With the ongoing need for innovative library services, businesses in this area can leverage such contracts to expand their market presence and build long-term relationships with local authorities and libraries.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of eBook & eAudiobook lending solutions for use by Gloucestershire Libraries & Information (Only open to ESPO Framework 376E Suppliers)

Notice Description

The service must offer customers a wide range of items through a user-friendly, intuitive digital portal. Similarly, the staff content selection, monitoring & management interface will be clear and effective. The service will provide direct after-sales support to library staff and technical support and advice to customers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22eca786-2780-4bc0-b56c-064951ce3a1c
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

CPV Codes

22113000 - Library books

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£103,255 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20196 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2019 - 30 Jun 2022 3-4 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
GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL1 2TG
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Gloucester
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Gloucester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

BOLINDA DIGITAL

WF HOWES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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