Tender

Framework for the provision of E-Audio Books

SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

18 Mar 2021 at 16:09

Summary of the contracting process

Somerset County Council is currently conducting a tender process to establish a multi-supplier Framework Agreement for the provision of E-Audio Books, which is particularly relevant to the library services industry. This process, identified as DN524729, is active and will conclude on 14 April 2021. The tender's total estimated value is £1,400,000, with a minimum value of £1,300,000, serving the South West region of England. The contract period is set to begin on 1 August 2021 and will run until 31 July 2024. The procurement method used is an open procedure due to its value surpassing established thresholds.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage in the provision of digital resources and platforms. Companies that specialise in library services, digital media, and technology solutions, as well as those with experience in content management and hosted platforms, would be well-suited to compete for this contract, thereby potentially expanding their market reach and contributing to public resource access in the South West of England.

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Notice Title

Framework for the provision of E-Audio Books

Notice Description

LibrariesWest is a consortium of seven public library authorities in the South West of England with a combined resident population of 2,492,900. Details of how the consortium operates can be found at www.librarieswest.org.uk LibrariesWest, along with Gloucestershire County Council, is looking to establish a multi supplier Framework Agreement for the supply of a hosted platform (website and app(s)) and e audio book content. The framework will be managed by Somerset County Council as the lead authority for the LibrariesWest consortium. The advert can be found here: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=391cbca1-a085-eb11-810c-005056b64545&p=696a9836-1895-e511-8105-000c29c9ba21

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c8adb17e-d71c-4c75-9ca6-f24acdb8207b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e06ee526-5b52-4b68-b503-3f92768549ae
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products


CPV Codes

22113000 - Library books

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2021 - 31 Jul 2024 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

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