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TC1126 - (Framework) Provision of Greater Manchester e-Lending Service (e-Book, e-Audio, e-Magazines and e-Newspapers)

MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL

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TenderUpdate

14 Mar 2023 at 12:18

Award

09 Mar 2023 at 14:03

Tender

26 Oct 2022 at 12:59

Summary of the contracting process

The Manchester City Council has initiated a tender process for the provision of Greater Manchester e-Lending Service, including e-Books, e-Audio, e-Magazines, and e-Newspapers. This framework falls under the services category for library services. The tender is currently at the award stage, with a total value of £5,000,000. The contracting authority is the Manchester City Council located in Manchester, United Kingdom.

This tender opportunity for the provision of e-Lending services in Greater Manchester presents a growth opportunity for businesses specializing in digital content delivery, specifically in library services. Businesses with experience in providing online reading materials such as e-Books, e-Audio, e-Magazines, and e-Newspapers are well-suited to compete. The procurement method used for this framework is open, allowing a fair chance for businesses of various sizes to participate and contribute to the economic and social regeneration of the locality.

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Notice Title

TC1126 - (Framework) Provision of Greater Manchester e-Lending Service (e-Book, e-Audio, e-Magazines and e-Newspapers)

Notice Description

Framework for the Provision of Greater Manchester e-Lending Service (e-Book, e-Audio, e-Magazines and e-Newspapers)

Lot Information

e-Book and e-Audiobooks

Framework for the Provision of Greater Manchester e-Lending Service:

e-Magazines

Framework for the Provision of Greater Manchester e-Lending Service

e-Newspapers

Framework for the Provision of Greater Manchester e-Lending Service

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-037c56
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007381-2023
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

92511000 - Library services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£379,156 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£546,415 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Mar 20232 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
MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mrs Louise Causley
Contact Email
louise.causley@manchester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1612344287

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M60 2LA
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOLINDA

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