Tender

Cheshire Libraries: E-lending services

CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

23 Oct 2020 at 15:52

Summary of the contracting process

Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council is currently inviting tenders for the provision of e-lending services for its libraries, encompassing e-books, e-audio, and e-magazines. This procurement is classified under the CPV code for library automation equipment and is functioning under an open procedure for the tender process. The tender was published on 23rd October 2020, with submissions due by 16th November 2020. The contract period will commence on 1st March 2021 and will run until 29th February 2024, covering locations across England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the library services and technology sectors, particularly those specialising in library management systems and services. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the contract is suitable for their involvement, enhancing prospects for business growth in the field of digital library solutions. Companies with expertise in e-content delivery systems and library automation technologies would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Title

Cheshire Libraries: E-lending services

Notice Description

Cheshire Libraries: E-lending services Lot 1: E-books Lot 2: E-audio Lot 3: E-magazines

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a9320aef-90e4-40b7-b37d-73b2d735bd15
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b2b78c8-3e34-4397-a757-b849deb61518
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

48 - Software package and information systems

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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

30238000 - Library automation equipment

48161000 - Library management system

79995000 - Library management services

92511000 - Library services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2021 - 29 Feb 2024 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Stephen Tomassen
Contact Email
stephen.tomassen@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1244972784

Buyer Location

Locality
ELLESMERE PORT
Postcode
CH65 0BE
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
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
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Central & Grange
Westminster Constituency
Ellesmere Port and Bromborough

Further Information

Notice Documents

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