Tender

Provision of a Library E-Lending Service

SEFTON COUNCIL

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Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sefton Council is seeking quotations for the provision of a Library E-Lending Service, focusing on e-books and e-audiobooks tailored to public library lending. This tender falls within the library services sector, with a budget of £50,000. The procurement process is currently in the 'Tender' stage, with a submission deadline set for 12 noon on 27th May 2016. The service will be launched from 1st July 2016 and will run until 30th June 2018, serving a population of approximately 262,000 in the north of Merseyside, UK.

This opportunity is ideal for businesses in publishing or digital content distribution, particularly those with expertise in popular literature, catering to both adult and youth demographics. Firms that can supply compliant e-lending solutions and collaborate with existing library management systems, such as Koha, would be especially well-suited to respond. As this is a new service for Sefton Council, successful bidders may also gain future opportunities for expanded engagement as the council assesses its operational needs.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Library E-Lending Service

Notice Description

The content required will be e-books and e-audiobooks appropriate to a public library lending service. Content must be focussed on popular titles available from the UK mainstream consumer publishing sector. The key categories are adult fiction, adult non-fiction, and titles for children & young people. Additional information: Quotations are invited for the provision of a Library E-Lending Service Sefton Council?s library service is looking to commence with an e-lending service for the first time. As a new entrant we wish to contract with one contractor only in the first instance. Once this is completed we will review our budgetary and operational position to see whether it will be feasible to engage with further suppliers at a later stage. Sefton is a Metropolitan Borough Council and delivers its library service via 6 static libraries across the north of Merseyside. Three of these libraries are co-located in two leisure centres and an arts centre. All service points have Wi-Fi. The population of the Borough is approximately 262,000 (as at Nov 2013) and there are approximately 47,000 active users of the library service. ICT services within Sefton Council are managed by the third party provider arvato and all operating systems must be compliant with their requirements. Sefton uses the Koha library management system provided by PTFS Europe Ltd and any e-lending bidder will be expected to work in co-operation with the LMS supplier. The content required will be e-books and e-audiobooks appropriate to a public library lending service. Content must be focussed on popular titles available from the UK mainstream consumer publishing sector. The key categories are adult fiction, adult non-fiction, and titles for children & young people. Completed Quotations are to be submitted via the Chest portal by no later than 12 noon on 27/5/2016. Sefton is a Metropolitan Borough Council and delivers its library service via 6 static libraries across the north of Merseyside. Three of these libraries are co-located in two leisure centres and an arts centre.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27b24c6c-47af-47c2-a77d-dc308095f555
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92511000 - Library services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 May 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2016 - 30 Jun 2018 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SEFTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOOTLE
Postcode
L20 3UU
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Linacre
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Further Information

Notice Documents

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