Award

Provision of eBooks, Audiobooks and eMagazines

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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04 Apr 2022 at 11:03

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Bedford Borough Council, which has completed a tender for the "Provision of eBooks, Audiobooks and eMagazines." This procurement falls under the library books industry category and was conducted as a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender closed on 31 March 2022, and the awarded contract, valued at £192,628, commenced on 1 April 2022 and will run until 31 March 2026. The delivery address for the contract is located in Bedford (MK42 9AP).

This contract presents valuable opportunities for businesses in the publishing and digital media sector, particularly those offering eBooks, audiobooks, and eMagazines. Companies that can provide library resources efficiently and at a competitive value would be well-suited to compete in future tenders similar to this one. Engaging with local authorities like Bedford Borough Council can also enhance visibility and open doors for further collaboration beyond this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of eBooks, Audiobooks and eMagazines

Notice Description

Provision of eBooks, Audiobooks and eMagazines

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdae4cc3-b0e7-4fc0-9f96-482f5c788e63
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
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

22 - Printed matter and related products

CPV Codes

22113000 - Library books

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£192,628 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£192,628 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Apr 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20224 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2026 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
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK42 9AP
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OVERDRIVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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