Award

Award of Contract for the Provision of Global NewsBank subscription for Library Service

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

14 Jul 2025 at 10:01

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Lancashire County Council has completed the award for the provision of a Global NewsBank subscription, earmarked for the library services within the North West region of the United Kingdom. This procurement process was categorised under subscription services with a total contract value of £65,160. The procurement followed a direct award method, with NewsBank Inc. being the designated supplier. The contract is set to run from 1st May 2025 to 30th April 2027, and the award announcement was made on 14th July 2025.

This tender provides valuable opportunities for businesses within the subscription services industry, particularly those that can offer unique content or innovative delivery methods suitable for library settings. While this particular contract was directly awarded, future opportunities may favour businesses that cater specifically to SMEs, allowing them effective entry into public sector contracts for similar services. Companies that demonstrate bespoke solutions for information dissemination could position themselves favourably for upcoming tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of Contract for the Provision of Global NewsBank subscription for Library Service

Notice Description

Global NewsBank Subscription for Lancashire Library Services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7bc832ec-51dc-4699-88d2-906aaf069f02
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5a9717b-11b7-4c01-8977-bfbee31baa22
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 - Direct Award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£65,160 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£65,160 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2027 1-2 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
LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 8XJ
Post Town
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NEWSBANK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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