Award

Provision of Digital Magazines

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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Award

01 May 2024 at 15:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Somerset Council has awarded a contract for the provision of Digital Magazines to OverDrive, Inc. The contract is for library software package services valued at £60,000. The procurement process was conducted through an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 17th August 2022. The contract period is set to run from 1st December 2022 to 30th November 2024. The location of delivery for the services is in England, United Kingdom.

This tender for Digital Magazines presents an opportunity for businesses in the library software and magazine industry sectors. Companies offering digital content delivery services and software solutions for libraries would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The award was made to a large supplier, indicating potential growth opportunities for established firms in the sector. Businesses interested in providing innovative digital solutions to public libraries should consider engaging with Somerset Council for potential future contracts in similar service categories.

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Notice Title

Provision of Digital Magazines

Notice Description

Contract for the provision of Digital Magazines on behalf of the Libraries West Consortium and Plymouth City Council.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bc3f41d0-c2eb-47cc-907c-20d594c50ec2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d774a6b-c34c-4c76-b412-940f3e736fb0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

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
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
12 Feb 2024 - 30 Nov 2024 6-12 months
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 COUNCIL
Contact Name
Commercial & Procurement
Contact Email
commercialandprocurement@somerset.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 0

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OVERDRIVE

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