Award

eBook & eAudio Service for Hampshire Libraries

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

18 Jul 2022 at 14:16

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Hampshire County Council, which has successfully awarded a contract for the title "eBook & eAudio Service for Hampshire Libraries." This initiative, classified under library software packages, is aimed at enhancing digital lending for library service users in the South East of England. The contract's procurement was executed through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total value of £1 million. The contract period commenced on 1st April 2022 and will conclude on 31st March 2025. The award notice was published on 18th July 2022, following the contract's acceptance on 4th July 2022, marking the completion of the tender process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the technology and digital services sectors, particularly those specialising in cloud-hosted solutions and e-content delivery. Companies capable of providing innovative library software and digital platforms could greatly benefit and are encouraged to engage in similar future tenders. Businesses that meet the criteria for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete, given that the procurement process acknowledges SME participation. Companies offering complementary services, such as eMagazines and eNewspapers, may also find potential avenues for growth in this space.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

eBook & eAudio Service for Hampshire Libraries

Notice Description

Cloud hosted digital lending platform to provide eBooks & eAudiobooks to Hampshire Library service users. Solution offers a range of titles via a portal, where service users are able to reserve and check-out content virtually. This contract includes the possibility of introducing eMagazines and eNewspapers to the agreement. This Contract has been procured via the Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation (ESPO) eBooks eAudiobooks and Print Books Framework (376E_20).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f75d3c67-2e1e-43f7-b4ea-9fc6ea88cd20
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39962260-4919-4371-8070-40a23c5a42aa
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48160000 - Library software package

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jul 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 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
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Procurement Support
Contact Email
procurement.support@hants.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WINCHESTER
Postcode
SO23 8UJ
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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Winchester
Electoral Ward
St Michael
Westminster Constituency
Winchester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOLINDA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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