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SC21093 - E-Books and E-Audio Content

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

05 Sep 2023 at 09:54

Tender Notice
Award

26 Jul 2023 at 09:33

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council initiated a tender with the title "SC21093 - E-Books and E-Audio Content" for the provision of E-Books and E-Audio Content for Kent Libraries, Archives and Registration (LRA). The procurement process is at the planning stage, with a tender period ending on 31st March 2022. The contract period is from 1st April 2022 to 31st March 2026. The total contract value is £600,000 GBP, offering opportunities for business growth in the goods category. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable for this procurement.

The tender from Kent County Council presents a business opportunity for companies interested in providing E-Books and E-Audio Content. Eligible regions include the entire United Kingdom, providing a wide market scope for interested businesses. With a focus on digital services and libraries, companies offering related products and services can compete in this procurement. Kent County Council, serving as the buying organisation, invites businesses, especially SMEs, to participate in this tender process to support growth and innovation in library services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SC21093 - E-Books and E-Audio Content

Notice Description

Kent County Council required provision of E-Books and E-Audio Content for Kent Libraries, Archives and Registration (LRA). LRA delivers a range and depth of stock that reflects the rich and complex diversity of needs within the county of Kent and provide best value from stock resources by utilising information from performance indicators, in-house management information, knowledge of trade developments and needs of our users. Library Authorities are now expected to deliver seamless digital services as part of core offers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c9f97f6d-83bd-4693-b8c1-927263928a10
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20b1ea4f-df11-4807-9af5-20bbbddeb79a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

CPV Codes

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2026 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

BORROWBOX

OVERDRIVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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