Award

IA2765 Provision of eBooks, e-Audiobooks and e-comics

STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

18 Jul 2022 at 13:40

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Staffordshire County Council is conducting a procurement process for the "IA2765 Provision of eBooks, e-Audiobooks and e-comics," aimed at providing a variety of downloadable online electronic books, audiobooks, and comics. This contract falls under the "library software package" industry category and is located in Stafford, United Kingdom (postal code ST16 2DH). The procurement has reached the Award stage, with the contract period starting from 2nd July 2022 and ending on 1st July 2026. The total value of the contract is £396,000; however, the procurement method details have not been specified. The tender period concluded on 13th May 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those offering digital content services such as ebooks and audiobooks. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete, given their agility and ability to provide niche offerings. Engaging in this contract could enhance visibility and expand market reach within the growing digital library sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IA2765 Provision of eBooks, e-Audiobooks and e-comics

Notice Description

Staffordshire County Council would like to have a wide range of online electronic books, audiobooks and comics that can be downloaded onto a range of devices.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47e7777b-603a-454c-9a04-f2bfc48eb451
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48160000 - Library software package

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£396,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jul 20223 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2022 - 1 Jul 2026 4-5 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
STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Michelle Davies
Contact Email
michelle.davies@staffordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01785277116

Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST16 2DH
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Forebridge
Westminster Constituency
Stafford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

BOLINDA

OVERDRIVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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