Award

Hampshire Library Service Digital Content (eBooks, eAudiobooks, ePress)

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

14 Apr 2025 at 08:33

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Hampshire County Council has completed the procurement of digital content services for its library, awarding the contract to Bolinda UK Ltd. This procurement falls under the industry category of library services, classified with the CPV code 92511000. The procurement method was a direct award from the ESPO Framework 376E_24, Lot 1.5, and the contract runs from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028, initially for two years with a possible extension of one year. The services include providing eBooks, eAudiobooks, and ePress to residents in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The total value of the contract is £855,000, and it was awarded on 31st March 2024. Key dates include the tender end date on 21st March 2025 and publication of the award notice on 14th April 2025.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in digital content and library services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this particularly advantageous. Companies with expertise in managing and supplying digital library materials will be well-suited to compete in similar tenders, as there is a statutory requirement for comprehensive and efficient library services in the area. By engaging in such public procurement opportunities, businesses can expand their market reach and establish long-term relationships with public sector clients like Hampshire County Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Hampshire Library Service Digital Content (eBooks, eAudiobooks, ePress)

Notice Description

Hampshire County Council h's Library Service has awarded a contract to Bolinda UK Ltd to provide an eBook, eAudiobooks and ePress service to Hampshire residents. Library authorities have a statutory duty under the Public Libraries and Museums Act 1964 to provide a comprehensive and efficient library service for all persons who live, work or study in the area . "e" titles are included as a statutory provision. This has been procured via a Direct Award from ESPO Framework 376E_24, Lot 1.5, for a term of 2 years plus an extension of 1 year (3 years in total).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7f4d886-7bb4-4c54-a814-54c985f6ddf9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92511000 - Library services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£855,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£855,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 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
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
strategic.procurement@hants.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WINCHESTER
Postcode
SO23 8UJ
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)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Winchester
Electoral Ward
St Michael
Westminster Constituency
Winchester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOLINDA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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