Award

TC1126 - (Framework) Provision of Greater Manchester e-Lending Service (e-Book, e-Audio, e-Magazines and e-Newspapers)

MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

14 Mar 2023 at 12:20

Award Notice
Award

07 Mar 2023 at 11:41

Award Notice
Tender

26 Oct 2022 at 13:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Manchester City Council has awarded a contract for the provision of Greater Manchester e-Lending Service, including e-Books, e-Audio, e-Magazines, and e-Newspapers. The contract is valued at £5,000,000 and was awarded to Bolinda Digital Ltd. The contract period is from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2027.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to provide library services in various regions of the United Kingdom, with the main procurement category being services. The tender process was open, with a tender period ending on November 28, 2022. Businesses well-suited for this opportunity are those able to deliver e-Books, e-Audio, e-Magazines, and e-Newspapers across different regions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TC1126 - (Framework) Provision of Greater Manchester e-Lending Service (e-Book, e-Audio, e-Magazines and e-Newspapers)

Notice Description

Framework for the provision of Greater Manchester e-Lending Service (e-Book, e-Audio, e-Magazines and e-Newspapers). Split in to 3 Lots: Lot 1 - e_Books ad e-Audiobooks Lot 2 - e-Magazines Lot 3 - e-Newspapers

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d14c4991-9593-44d3-962e-e3e613e6e1ce
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fe9ebb8-a4c1-4e15-a7fe-85b8c5f5288f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92511000 - Library services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,350,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2027 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
MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Louise Causley
Contact Email
louise.causley@manchester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1612344290

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M60 2LA
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOLINDA DIGITAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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