Award

Provision of Library E-Audio Books

SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Aug 2021 at 10:45

Tender

15 Mar 2021 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

Somerset County Council is seeking suppliers for a framework agreement titled "Provision of Library E-Audio Books," which falls under the services category of recreational, cultural, and sporting services. The procurement, which employs an open procedure, is currently at the active tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 14 April 2021 at 12:00. The value of the contract is £1,400,000, and it is aimed at service provision for the Libraries West Consortium, particularly enabling library users to access e-audio content. The delivery will take place in the UK region of Taunton.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in digital media, e-audio content production, or library services. Businesses with expertise in delivering high-quality audio services at competitive prices will be well-positioned to compete effectively. The framework allows for multiple suppliers, providing a chance for businesses to join a consortium and engage in a growing sector with potential for expansion in service delivery to public libraries.

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Notice Title

Provision of Library E-Audio Books

Notice Description

Framework agreement for the provision of e-audio books

Lot Information

Lot 1

Framework agreement for the provision of e-audio books

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029bc4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018729-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
£1,400,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,400,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mrs Kate Williams
Contact Email
ktwilliams@somerset.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1823356712

Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK23 Somerset CC

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

BIBLIOTECHA

BOLINDA

OVERDRIVE GLOBAL

ULVERSCROFT

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