Award

e-Magazines

SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

04 Dec 2017 at 12:37

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involved Somerset County Council, which has successfully awarded a contract for an e-Magazine service titled "e-Magazines". This service, categorised under the UK’s CPV codes for magazines and library software packages, was procured through a selective method via a call-off from the Jisc Digital Library Framework. The contract has a total value of £32,390 and commenced on 1 December 2017, lasting until 30 November 2019. The location of service delivery is in the South West region of the United Kingdom, and the award notice was published on 4 December 2017.

This tender presents an opportunity for SMEs and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) to expand their offerings in the digital services market, specifically in library-related services. Companies that specialise in digital publications, library software solutions, or similar resources would be particularly well-suited to participate in future opportunities arising from this contract, given the emphasis on providing accessible content to the public. As the demand for digital resources continues to grow, businesses with innovative solutions in these areas may find lucrative growth prospects.

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Notice Title

e-Magazines

Notice Description

An e magazine service has been procured through the Jisc Digital Library Framework, which will be accessible to any member of the LibrariesWest consortium. It will provide access to a wide range of UK published magazines suitable for a general public library audience.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ac317852-6ae6-45a4-85d6-b418635f4fac
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4710030a-6b3e-4a86-bfe5-95a6e8c6d4fe
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

22213000 - Magazines

48160000 - Library software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£32,390 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,390 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Nov 20178 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2017 - 30 Nov 2019 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WF HOWES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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