Notice Information
Notice Title
25041 Provision of Estock for Cambridgeshire County Council Library service
Notice Description
Cambridgeshire County Council is an upper tier Council in the East of England. The Authority's vision is to create a greener, fairer and more caring Cambridgeshire. It is responsible for the provision of a range of services including highways, adult and children's social care, transport and libraries. The Authority is inviting tenders for the provision of eLending services to support and enhance its public library offer. The Authority is looking to procure the widest possible offer/access to Estock resources for the residents of the County in the most effective and efficient manner. Bidders will be required to provide and deliver a high-quality digital lending solution that is accessible via both website and mobile application, compatible with iOS and Android devices, allowing for the lending, searching and management of eLending format specific to the Lot they are bidding for. This opportunity is open to bidders with experience in digital content provision, delivering innovative, user-friendly and inclusive digital library services and public section service delivery to the residents of Cambridgeshire. The contract opportunity is divided into four distinct Lots: eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines, and eNewspapers. The Authority reserves the right to add the following additional requirements to the Service under this Contract during the Contract Period to provide Large print and spoken word services in addition to the services described in these procurement documents, based on needs and future market routes available to the Council.
Lot Information
e-Audio
Lot 1 covers the supply of a broad range of eBooks, including adult, junior, young adult, and graphic novel content. Providers must deliver a lending platform with full integration to the Authority's LMS, including automatic MARC record delivery. The lot also requires regular supplier-selected stock profiles, optional themed selections, and full user access via web and app.
Renewal: The Authority may choose to extend the contract in any monthly duration up to the total but not exceeding twelve (12) months.
eAudiobooksLot 2 requires the provision of a wide catalogue of eAudiobooks across all age groups and genres. The provider must offer a fully integrated digital lending solution, including LCF-based LMS integration and MARC record availability. Monthly supplier-selected stock baskets and the ability to meet one-off selection needs are essential.
Renewal: The Authority may choose to extend the contract in any monthly duration up to the total but not exceeding twelve (12) months.
eMagazinesLot 3 involves supplying a wide selection of eMagazines, including a defined core list of required titles. Users must be able to access current and past issues via both web and app platforms. MARC records, LMS integration, and user-loan dashboard visibility are desirable additions.
Renewal: The Authority may choose to extend the contract in any monthly duration up to the total but not exceeding twelve (12) months.
eNewspapersLot 4 covers the provision of a broad range of UK and international eNewspapers, alongside a required core list of titles. The service must enable user access to current and back issues across devices. As with magazines, LMS integration, MARC records, and full user verification features are desirable.
Renewal: The Authority may choose to extend the contract in any monthly duration up to the total but not exceeding twelve (12) months.
Planning Information
Bidders are asked to read the Premarket document and provide responses via the MS forms questionnaire. All information can be found on the Authority's Etendering system ProContract see link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=f9553315-0584-f011-813a-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True https://forms.office.com/e/igWgfvbtEa
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-058f7d
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025436-2026
- Current Stage
- Award
- All Stages
- Planning, Tender, Award
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- UK6 - Contract Award Notice
- Procurement Type
- Standard
- Procurement Category
- Services
- Procurement Method
- Open
- Procurement Method Details
- Open procedure
- Tender Suitability
- SME, VCSE
- Awardee Scale
- SME
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
22 - Printed matter and related products
32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
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- CPV Codes
22113000 - Library books
22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines
32321300 - Audio-visual materials
92511000 - Library services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £660,000 £500K-£1M
- Lots Value
- £697,000 £500K-£1M
- Awards Value
- £660,000 £500K-£1M
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 19 Mar 20261 months ago
- Submission Deadline
- 19 Jan 2026Expired
- Future Notice Date
- 18 Nov 2025Expired
- Award Date
- 19 Mar 20261 months ago
- Contract Period
- 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Complete
- Lots Status
- Complete
- Awards Status
- Pending
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
- Contact Name
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Buyer Location
- Locality
- ALCONBURY WEALD, HUNTINGDON
- Postcode
- PE28 4YE
- Post Town
- Peterborough
- 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
- Huntingdonshire
- Electoral Ward
- The Stukeleys
- Westminster Constituency
- Huntingdon
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025436-2026
19th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081257-2025
9th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052045-2025
28th August 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
View full OCDS Record for this contracting process
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