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E-Magazines

SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL

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05 Feb 2020 at 16:02

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05 Feb 2020 at 15:50

Summary of the contracting process

Somerset County Council is currently engaged in the procurement of a digital magazine service titled "E-Magazines" aimed at members of the LibrariesWest consortium and Plymouth Library Service. This contract has a total value of £75,000 and commenced on 1 December 2019, lasting for a period of two years with an optional one-year extension. The procurement was carried out through a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period closed on 15 November 2019 and the contract is categorised under services, with a primary focus on magazine distribution and library software.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in digital content provision and library-related services. With the growing demand for accessible and innovative digital solutions in community services, businesses specialising in technology and digital media, especially those that can offer library software packages or similar services are well-positioned to compete. The engagement in this contract not only aids in establishing a footprint within the public sector but also enhances the potential for future collaborations with local councils and educational institutions.

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Notice Title

E-Magazines

Notice Description

Digital magazine service accessible to any member (including non-resident members who work or study in or regularly visit the area) of the LibrariesWest consortium and Plymouth Library Service via a single shared public facing website and app(s). 2 year contract with optional additional 12 month extension

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c25a1da7-028e-4749-9dae-d1a2a06a6029
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18bf650c-f477-461e-875f-7f99be4a4dd0
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
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
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Nov 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20196 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2019 - 30 Nov 2021 2-3 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
Paul Marriott
Contact Email
pmarriott@somerset.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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