Award

Further Competition of eBooks and eAudiobook Services under ESPO framework 376F

SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

23 Oct 2018 at 09:46

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Somerset County Council has completed the procurement process for the "Further Competition of eBooks and eAudiobook Services" under the ESPO framework (376F). This tender, valued at £125,000, falls within the library services category and was executed as a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from 1st August 2018 to 31st July 2020, with the award being announced on 6th June 2018 and published on 23rd October 2018. The services will be delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This procurement opportunity provides a significant avenue for businesses specialising in library services, particularly those offering eAudiobooks and related digital content. Companies seeking growth in this sector, especially those with existing frameworks or partnerships with local councils, would be well-suited to compete. Likewise, potential suppliers should consider leveraging their expertise in delivering digital library solutions to successfully engage in future tenders of similar nature.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Further Competition of eBooks and eAudiobook Services under ESPO framework 376F

Notice Description

Award of contract for eAudiobooks by Somerset County Council on behalf of LibrariesWest Consortium

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cfaf0f56-dec7-4ad6-a88a-c30fdbe90132
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f23b346e-1804-4e9c-a6a1-da501e3a2366
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92511000 - Library services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Apr 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jun 20187 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2018 - 31 Jul 2020 2-3 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
SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Pam Hill
Contact Email
pzhill@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

BOLINDA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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