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SC21093 - E-Books and E-Audio Content

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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26 Jul 2023 at 13:22

Summary of the contracting process

The Kent County Council recently awarded a contract titled "SC21093 - E-Books and E-Audio Content" for the provision of E-Books and E-Audio Content for Kent Libraries, Archives and Registration (LRA). The procurement falls under the goods category and was conducted through a limited procurement method with an award procedure without prior publication. The tender was completed on July 26, 2023. The contracting process took place in Maidstone, United Kingdom, and suppliers BorrowBox and Overdrive Inc. are currently active participants in the contract.

This procurement opportunity can be particularly beneficial for businesses involved in providing digital content solutions such as E-Books and E-Audio Content. Companies with experience in library services and digital platforms would be well-suited to compete. Businesses looking to expand their presence in the printed matter and related products industry could seize this opportunity for growth. Kent County Council, as the buyer, plays a pivotal role in shaping the procurement landscape for this contract, offering a regional authority perspective as the contracting entity.

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Notice Title

SC21093 - E-Books and E-Audio Content

Notice Description

Kent County Council required provision of E-Books and E-Audio Content for Kent Libraries, Archives and Registration (LRA). LRA delivers a range and depth of stock that reflects the rich and complex diversity of needs within the county of Kent and provide best value from stock resources by utilising information from performance indicators, in-house management information, knowledge of trade developments and needs of our users. Library Authorities are now expected to deliver seamless digital services as part of core offers.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Kent County Council procured the contract under the ESPO 'E-Books and E-Audiobooks and Print Books' framework (framework reference 376E_20).

Procurement Information

Kent County Council procured the contract under the ESPO 'E-Books and E-Audiobooks and Print Books' framework (framework reference 376E_20), therefore a prior publication was not required.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03ea83
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021664-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products


CPV Codes

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20223 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
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Miss Laura Garay
Contact Email
laura.garay@kent.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ4 Kent

Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

BORROWBOX

OVERDRIVE

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