Award

Supply of Digital Publications and Services

GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was initiated by Glasgow City Council for the tender titled "Supply of Digital Publications and Services". This contract encompasses the supply of various digital products, including e-Books, e-Audiobooks, e-Magazines, and e-Comics. The procurement process employed a selective method and was categorized under services. Key dates include the signing of contracts on 12th April 2018, with the status currently marked as complete for this procurement. All related services are expected to be delivered within the Glasgow region, postal code G2 1DU.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital media and publication services, particularly for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies that provide e-books, audiobooks, and digital magazines are especially well-placed to benefit from this contract. Given that the tender was awarded to several suppliers, it highlights an open competitive environment, making it an ideal opportunity for innovative and agile businesses looking to expand their presence in the digital publishing industry.

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Notice Title

Supply of Digital Publications and Services

Notice Description

supply of digital publications and services including but not limited to e-Books, e-Audiobooks and e-Magazines and e-Comics.

Lot Information

E-Books

This lot is for the supply of E-Books and services

E-Audiobooks

This lot is for the supply of E-Audiobooks and services.

E-Magazines

This lot is for the supply of E-Magazines and services.

E-Comics

This lot is for the supply of E-Comics and services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000642818
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB405971
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

64216200 - Electronic information services

79970000 - Publishing services

79980000 - Subscription services

92511000 - Library services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£102,069 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Apr 20187 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Raji Purba
Contact Email
raji.purba@glasgow.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1412879077

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 1DU
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
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

BOLINDA

EBSCO INTERNATIONAL

OVERDRIVE

ULVERSCROFT LARGE PRINT BOOKS

W.F.HOWES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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