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Contract Award Notice for Supply of E-Books and E-Audio Books

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL

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06 Jun 2024 at 12:00

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Southend-on-sea Borough Council has awarded a contract for the Supply of E-Books and E-Audio Books. This procurement falls under the industry category of Printed matter and related products. The contract value is £144,000, with a minimum value of £12,000. The tender was of the selective procurement method, and the contract period runs from 1st March 2024 to 29th February 2028.

This contract provides an opportunity for businesses involved in the provision of e-books, e-audio books, and library services to engage with the Southend-on-sea Borough Council. Companies that can supply a diverse range of newly published and popular titles, along with a user-friendly platform for downloading, can benefit from this tender. The location for delivery is in the East of England, making it particularly suitable for businesses operating in that region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract Award Notice for Supply of E-Books and E-Audio Books

Notice Description

Provision of an off the shelf platform to enable library customers to easily download and use e-books and e-audio books. Provider to supply newly published, curated, annotated, popular and quality titles.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c5b402ec-75f0-4248-8bdb-a9bf82016160
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd334926-6559-4f26-ab14-54a48002d05c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

48 - Software package and information systems

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

48160000 - Library software package

92511000 - Library services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£144,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£144,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2024 - 29 Feb 2028 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
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA
Postcode
SS2 6ER
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOLINDA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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