Award

Provision of Library service e-magazines and e-newspapers.

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

09 May 2025 at 07:41

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has awarded a contract for the provision of library service e-magazines and e-newspapers, valued at £149,756, to OVERDRIVE GLOBAL LTD. This procurement falls under the category of library services and was completed using Nottinghamshire County Council’s framework agreement for the East Midlands Library (EMLIB) Consortium. The contract began on 1st April 2023 and will run until 31st March 2027, with potential extensions up to two additional years in 12-month increments. The procurement method was classified as "Other," with the award officially published on 9th May 2025.

The tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in digital resources and publishing. As the contract duration is substantial, businesses in this sector can expect sustained partnership opportunities and potential growth through continued collaboration. Companies well-suited to compete include those with a focus on digital library enhancement, e-resource distribution, and content management for public services.

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Notice Title

Provision of Library service e-magazines and e-newspapers.

Notice Description

Procurement of Library service e-magazines and e-newspapers. For the supply of a range of e-Resources, namely e-Magazines and e-Newspapers for library borrowers across Leicestershire. Procured via Nottinghamshire County Council's framework agreement for the provision of e-Resources for East Midlands Library (EMLIB) Consortium. The contract term is for 4 years, with an opportunity to extend for a further 2 years in 12-month increments.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bcfe8614-7a98-4806-a3e5-705603cf2adf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d3ff06f-69ee-44bb-9931-64fa885e0c6c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92511000 - Library services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£149,756 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£149,756 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2027 4-5 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
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Jenny Atkins
Contact Email
jennifer.atkins@leics.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1163051576

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
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
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OVERDRIVE GLOBAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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