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Supply of eNewspapers and eMagazines

PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

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18 Dec 2025 at 15:19

Summary of the contracting process

Portsmouth City Council has completed a contracting process for the provision of an annual subscription to Press Reader, a digital platform offering newspapers and magazines to library patrons. The procurement falls under the services category and is specifically for subscription services. The contract, signed on 1st April 2025 and active until 31st March 2026, with potential extensions up to 2029, was awarded to DIGITAL LIBRARY LIMITED based in Leeds. Located in Portsmouth, the buying organisation is a public authority within sub-central government, and the process adhered to a "Below threshold - unknown" procurement method under the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for companies in the digital media and content distribution sectors, particularly those experienced in subscription services for online platforms. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the capability to deliver comprehensive eNewspaper and eMagazine services would find this type of contract beneficial. It allows them to align with public sector needs and potentially secure longer-term relationships with local government bodies, encouraging expansion in similar government contracts across the United Kingdom.

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Notice Title

Supply of eNewspapers and eMagazines

Notice Description

Annual subscription for Press Reader - an online provider of newspapers and magazines to library customers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f973
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084521-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£41,188 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO1 2AL
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Charles Dickens
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DIGITAL LIBRARY

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