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ICT-20-022 - E-Books and Downloadable Audio Books for Libraries NI

Education Authority NI

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03 Jun 2021 at 09:55

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Summary of the contracting process

The Education Authority NI has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "ICT-20-022 - E-Books and Downloadable Audio Books for Libraries NI". This contract falls under the library services industry category and involves the provision of e-books and downloadable audio books for Libraries NI for an initial period from 1 January 2021 to 31 March 2022, with a potential extension of up to 36 months. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the contract was awarded on 28 May 2021. The purchasing locations enumerated are in the United Kingdom, specifically Belfast and Lisburn.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the digital publishing and audio content sectors, particularly those that specialise in library services, e-books, or audio book distribution. Companies capable of providing a diverse range of stock, coupled with robust marketing and usability metrics, will be well-positioned to compete in this market. The presence of both large enterprises and SMEs in the bidding process highlights a welcoming environment for varied business sizes to engage with the educational and library sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ICT-20-022 - E-Books and Downloadable Audio Books for Libraries NI

Notice Description

ICT-20-022 - E-Books and Downloadable Audio Books for Libraries NI for the period 1 January 2021 to 31 March 2022 with the option to extend for up to a further 36 months.

Lot Information

Lot 1

ICT-20-022 - E-Books and Downloadable Audio Books for Libraries NI for the period 1 January 2021 to 31 March 2022 with the option to extend for up to a further 36 months.

Options: With the option to extend for up to a further 36 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02b7e0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012398-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

22113000 - Library books

72500000 - Computer-related services

92511000 - Library services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20215 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Education Authority NI
Additional Buyers

Libraries NI

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT1 2NQ
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland, TLN0 Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Duncairn
Westminster Constituency
Belfast North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

BOLINDA UK LTD

OVERDRIVE INC.

Further Information

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