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21082 Provision for E-Lending services for the Library services

Cambridgeshire County Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

30 Mar 2022 at 15:46

Award Notice
Tender

09 Dec 2021 at 13:59

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cambridgeshire County Council is conducting a procurement process for the '21082 Provision for E-Lending services for the Library services'. This initiative falls under the library services industry category and is currently in the award stage. The overall estimated value for the tender, which encompasses three distinct lots for eBooks, eAudiobooks, and eMagazines & eNewspapers, ranges between £300,000 and £400,000. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and notable key dates include the contract being signed on 28 March 2022.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in digital media services, particularly those offering e-Lending resources. Companies well-versed in providing eBooks, eAudiobooks, and digital magazine subscriptions are particularly suited for participation. With the potential for multiple awards across the lots, this is an ideal opportunity for both established firms and innovative providers looking to expand their footprint within the library services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

21082 Provision for E-Lending services for the Library services

Notice Description

The Authority is looking for providers who can offers services in the area of E-Lending resources. The tender will be split into 3 lots: Lot 1 Ebooks Lot 2 EAudiobooks Lot 3 EMagazines & eNewspapers The Authority may award to multiple providers to each Lot in order to provide the widest choice for its members. The estimated value of all lots combined will be between PS300,000 - PS400,000 over the full term. However, bidders must be aware that the Budget is set on an annual basis and is subject to change. Budgets are set in February each year, and the Authority will discuss with successful Providers what can be offered based on the set budget.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - eBooks

This Lot is for the supply of EBook services

Renewal: This contract will run for a term of 36 months with an option of 12 month extension.

Lot 2 - eAudiobooks

This Lot is for the supply of eAudioBook services

Renewal: This contract will run for a term of 36 months with an option of 12 month extension.

Lot 3 - eMagazines & eNewspapers

This is for eMagazines & eNewspaper services

Renewal: This contract will run for a term of 36 months with an option of 12 month extension.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02ff53
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008587-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92511000 - Library services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 20224 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
Cambridgeshire County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB3 0AP
Postcode Area
Cambridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC
Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Cambridge

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Bolinda Digital Ltd

OverDrive, inc

Further Information

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