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Provision of online access to E newspapers (PressReader) 2023

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

25 May 2023 at 14:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Hampshire County Council has awarded a contract for the provision of online access to E newspapers (PressReader) 2023. The contract falls under the services category and has a value of £70,000. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action (below threshold), with the tender period ending on May 19, 2023. The contract is set to start on June 1, 2023, and will run until May 31, 2026. The buying organization is Hampshire County Council, located in Winchester, South East, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those in the digital content and library management sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to compete. The contract aims to provide a wide variety of digital magazines and newspapers to members of Hampshire Libraries. Businesses offering digital content services and expertise in library management systems would find this opportunity beneficial for their growth.

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Notice Title

Provision of online access to E newspapers (PressReader) 2023

Notice Description

To provide a wide variety of digital magazines and newspapers through apps to members of Hampshire Libraries, by using their membership number. Press Reader hosts a wider selection of newspapers and magazines, some in foreign languages. This service cannot be personalised by Hampshire but offers an extensive resource of over 6,000 titles. The services are very popular, and the issues are counted towards annual CIPFA statistics which are used as a reflection of the success of the Service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4816f2ff-aac8-47c7-9f21-5ea9c9753553
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48161000 - Library management system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 May 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2023 - 31 May 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Winchester
Electoral Ward
St Michael
Westminster Constituency
Winchester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

W F HOWES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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