Award

BorrowBox eBooks, eAudiobooks & ePress

SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

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Award

05 Mar 2025 at 13:59

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Southampton City Council has awarded a contract to Bolinda UK Ltd for the supply of eBooks, eAudiobooks, and ePress digital content to residents, under the ESPO Framework Reference 376E_24. The contract, classified under the "Library software package" (CPV 48160000), covers the period from 17th March 2025 to 16th March 2031, with a total value of GBP 246,000. The procurement process was completed using a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The award was finalised on 5th March 2025. The digital content will be delivered to residents of Southampton, with specificity to the postal code SO14 7LY.

This tender offers significant opportunities for SMEs operating in the digital content and library software industries to expand their business by engaging in similar contracts through framework agreements. Businesses that specialise in eBooks, eAudiobooks, or related digital media services, and have the capability to manage library software packages, would find this tender ideal for business growth and market penetration. The procurement process underscores a selective approach, ensuring that eligible and capable suppliers can compete effectively, leveraging their unique offerings to meet the requirements of public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BorrowBox eBooks, eAudiobooks & ePress

Notice Description

Supply eBooks and eAudiobooks digital content to residents in the city via ESPO Framework Reference 376E_24

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7dcbd0b3-9b1f-4c73-918e-0ba1de308ac6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d30e6f4c-5eaa-4967-bc5c-019cb91a7728
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48160000 - Library software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£246,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£246,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
17 Mar 2025 - 16 Mar 2031 Over 5 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
SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 7LY
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOLINDA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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