Award

21082 Provision for E-Lending services for the Library services

CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL (FORMALLY LGSS)

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Award

28 Mar 2022 at 14:12

Award Notice
Tender

13 Dec 2021 at 10:24

Tender Notice
Tender

09 Dec 2021 at 14:01

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "21082 Provision for E-Lending services for the Library services" is conducted by Cambridgeshire County Council (formally LGSS). This project, classified under the services industry, involves providing E-Resources across three lots: E-Books, E-AudioBooks, and E-Magazines/Newspapers, which will be accessible to libraries and their members in Cambridgeshire. The open procedure procurement process has a total contract value of £400,000, with opportunities scheduled to run from 4 April 2022 to 3 April 2025. The tender period has concluded, having ended on 17 January 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on digital publishing, library services, and software development, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that can provide innovative E-Resources will find an advantageous position to compete for the awarded contracts, which not only promise financial returns but also the potential to enhance public library services in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

21082 Provision for E-Lending services for the Library services

Notice Description

The provision of E -Resources for the Library services over a 3 + 1 term. The opportunity will be split into three Lots and will allow for multiple awards to each lots to ensure a wider selection for our Customers. Lot 1 - E Books Lot 2 - E AudioBooks Lot 3 - E Magazines and Newspapers these E Resources should be made available to all Libraries in Cambridgeshire and to its members.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8fe57c65-68e5-4498-873a-0282fbb4734f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8e38aa3-71d7-49cc-a2c1-6a6347855272
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

48160000 - Library software package

79970000 - Publishing services

92511000 - Library services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 3 Feb 2025 2-3 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
CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL (FORMALLY LGSS)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUNTINGDON
Postcode
PE28 4YE
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
The Stukeleys
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

BOLINDA DIGITAL

OVERDRIVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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