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E-book and e-audio solution

CORNWALL COUNCIL

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01 Apr 2025 at 07:29

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cornwall Council has awarded a contract for an E-book and E-audio solution to Bolinda Digital Ltd. The procurement, classified under "Software package and information systems" (CPV 48000000), is aimed at providing thousands of library members in England, United Kingdom, with access to eBooks and eAudiobooks. The total value of the contract is £370,000, with an annual support fee of £2,500 for the platform cost. The contract was awarded on 17th March 2025, and the contract period runs from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2029. This procurement has now reached the Award stage, marking the completion of the tender process.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the software and digital content sectors, particularly those that can supply and support comprehensive e-library solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) were encouraged to participate in the bid, reflecting the suitability criteria of the procurement. The awarded contract can pave the way for similar businesses to expand their portfolios by tapping into the growing demand for digital library services and digital content distribution in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

E-book and e-audio solution

Notice Description

E-book and E-audio solution, providing thousands of library members with access to eBooks and eAudiobooks ESPO Digital Library Content (376E_24) Content spend at the discretion of the Authority - Annual support fee for platform cost of PS2,500

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f39df4f7-70c7-4223-8e89-27a6858ee0a0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/495b284f-1c21-475e-af53-8827012e9335
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£370,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£370,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 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
CORNWALL COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TRURO
Postcode
TR1 3AY
Post Town
Truro
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Truro Boscawen & Redannick
Westminster Constituency
Truro and Falmouth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOLINDA DIGITAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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