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eBooks for the School Library Service

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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30 Mar 2021 at 14:58

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Summary of the contracting process

The Hampshire County Council has completed a procurement process to supply eBooks and eAudio solutions for the School Library Service, with the contract awarded on 29 March 2021. This contract, classified under software-related services (CPV code 72260000), has a total value of £60,000, with a minimum value of £37,000. The contract period is set to commence on 1 April 2021 and will run until 31 July 2022. The project caters specifically to schools located in the South West region of the United Kingdom, following a direct tender method which allows for a single tender action below the threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in educational resources, particularly those that can provide innovative eBook platforms or related technology solutions. Companies that specialise in software development, digital content distribution, or educational services would be particularly well-positioned to compete in future tenders, as the service requirement emphasises the need for scalable solutions that allow schools to access and manage their own collections effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

eBooks for the School Library Service

Notice Description

Hampshire County Council have awarded a contract for the supply of eBooks and eAudio solutions to Wheelers ePlatform Ltd. The School Library Service (SLS) has a requirement for an eBook platform which provides Hampshire Schools with availability of eBooks. The service must be set up as a hub and spoke model which enables each school to access the central (hub) collection, along with the option of purchasing their own titles to develop a local collection (spoke). The service must: *Provide access to a platform to each individual school, allowing the school itself to be the data holder *enable Schools to use their own stock via their hubs *Have the ability to limit access to certain titles by the age of the pupil Wheelers also have the largest range of education titles suitable for primary and secondary aged pupils in the UK and are acknowledged market leaders in the School Library Services sector.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d13813ed-3e6b-44db-a3a4-2716ba1be0fd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99257bd6-fd72-4e34-a12b-54afe1874f02
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£37,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Jul 2022 1-2 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
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WINCHESTER
Postcode
SO23 8ZB
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Winchester
Electoral Ward
St Michael
Westminster Constituency
Winchester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WHEELERS BOOK CLUB

Further Information

Notice Documents

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