Award

Digital Publications

GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Glasgow City Council awarded a contract for "Digital Publications" through a selective procurement method. The contract, valued at £132,800, was signed on 13th September 2022. The procurement process covered the purchase of digital publications and services, including E-Books, e-Audiobooks, e-Magazines, e-Comics, and e-Newspapers in Glasgow, UK.

This tender for Digital Publications presents growth opportunities for businesses in the goods category. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and large-scale suppliers, specializing in digital content and publishing, are well-suited to compete. Businesses interested in providing E-Books, e-Audiobooks, e-Magazines, e-Comics, and e-Newspapers can leverage this contract to expand their market presence and diversify their services portfolio.

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Notice Title

Digital Publications

Notice Description

purchase of Digital Publications and services

Lot Information

E-Books

Purchase of Digital Publications and Services

e-Audiobooks

Purchase of Digital Publications and Services

e-Magazines

Purchase of Digital Publications and services

e-Comics

Purchase of Digital Publications

e-Newspapers

Purchase of Digital Publications

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000711957
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV465198
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products


CPV Codes

22120000 - Publications

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£132,800 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Sep 20223 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
Not specified
Contact Email
steven.chandler@glasgow.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1412765623

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
6
Supplier Names

BIBLIOTHECA

BOLINDA

EBSCO INTERNATIONAL

OVERDRIVE

ULVERSCROFT

WHEELERS EPLATFORM

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