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Pressreader online newspapers and magazines for library users S522836

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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28 Oct 2025 at 12:38

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Norfolk County Council, a sub-central government public authority in the United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Pressreader online newspapers and magazines for library users S522836" in the goods category. This contract is related to library software packages with procurement carried out below the threshold using an unknown method. The procurement process concluded with a contract signed on 30th September 2025, and the contract period runs from 1st October 2025 to 1st October 2028. The procurement was aimed at enhancing library user access to digital newspapers and magazines and represents a strategic investment for local library services in Norwich, UK.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in digital library software and related services to engage with public sector libraries, especially for SMEs like DIGITAL LIBRARY LIMITED, who successfully secured the contract. Businesses that can offer innovative digital content delivery systems and software solutions for libraries would be well-suited to compete in such tenders. By providing quality digital solutions, businesses can establish long-term partnerships with public authorities, fostering significant growth potential in the public digital content services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pressreader online newspapers and magazines for library users S522836

Notice Description

Pressreader online newspapers and magazines for library users S522836 PS65000.00

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d52f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068938-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48160000 - Library software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£65,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 1 Oct 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sourcingteam@norfolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DIGITAL LIBRARY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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