Libraries Scotland eNewspapers and eMagazines

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Notice Title

Libraries Scotland eNewspapers and eMagazines

Notice Description

The Scottish Library and Information Council is seeking to put in place a contract to provide a national solution for eNewspapers and eMagazines, bringing all 32 library authorities onto one managed contract. Providing a full and comprehensive package for eNewspaper and eMagazine library services. The goal is to award for an initial two year contract for the beginning of April 2027 with the option to extend for two further one year contracts.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Library and Information Council is seeking a supplier to provide a single national fully hosted eNewspapers and eMagazines service for all 32 Scottish public library services, enabling authenticated remote access for registered members via a multi-platform digital solution. Additional information: Scotland Excel are acting on behalf of Scottish Library and Information Council in the execution of this procurement exercise but will not be party to the contract or the management of the contract throughout its lifetime.

Notice Details

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b919
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058071-2026
Current Stage: Planning
All Stages: Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: Planning Notice
Procurement Type: Standard
Procurement Category: Services
Procurement Method: Not Specified
Procurement Method Details: Not specified
Tender Suitability: Not specified
Awardee Scale: Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

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

CPV Codes

22113000 - Library books

22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines

22213000 - Magazines

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: £1,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 19 Jun 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: 31 Jul 20262 months to go
Award Date: Not specified
Contract Period: Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status: Planned
Lots Status: Planned
Awards Status: Not Specified
Contracts Status: Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: SCOTTISH LIBRARY AND INFORMATION 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: GLASGOW
Postcode: G2 2LB
Post Town: Glasgow
Country: Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1): TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2): TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3): TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location: TLM Scotland
Local Authority: Glasgow City
Electoral Ward: Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency: Glasgow North

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