--- title: "We are looking for a cost-effective digital magazine service delivered on a single shared digital platform which will be accessible to any registered Library Member (including non-resident members who work or study in or regularly visit the area) of the partner authorities via a dedicated website and app(s) as a minimum. Access is required to a wide range of fully unabridged UK published popular magazines suitable for a general public library audience, across a range of genres." ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0b6cb41f-3c5c-4d92-9954-7d7c679d5496" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0b6cb41f-3c5c-4d92-9954-7d7c679d5496" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0b6cb41f-3c5c-4d92-9954-7d7c679d5496.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0b6cb41f-3c5c-4d92-9954-7d7c679d5496.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SOMERSET COUNCIL" published: "2024-08-07" --- # We are looking for a cost-effective digital magazine service delivered on a single shared digital platform which will be accessible to any registered Library Member (including non-resident members who work or study in or regularly visit the area) of the partner authorities via a dedicated website and app(s) as a minimum. Access is required to a wide range of fully unabridged UK published popular magazines suitable for a general public library audience, across a range of genres. Buyer: SOMERSET COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0b6cb41f-3c5c-4d92-9954-7d7c679d5496 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0b6cb41f-3c5c-4d92-9954-7d7c679d5496) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0b6cb41f-3c5c-4d92-9954-7d7c679d5496.json) ## Summary Somerset Council is seeking to procure a cost-effective digital magazine service, accessible to registered Library Members, via a dedicated website and app(s). This service will provide a wide range of unabridged UK published popular magazines suitable for a general public library audience across various genres. The tender, classified under industry categories such as magazines, library equipment, and library software packages, is currently in the tender stage with an open procedure. Interested parties need to submit their intent by 16th August 2024, with the contract expected to commence on 1st December 2024 and conclude on 31st December 2024, covering regions including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and parts of Europe and the rest of the world. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in digital publishing, software development for libraries, and cultural services. Particularly, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. Companies with experience in providing digital content platforms, user-friendly interfaces, and a diverse range of digital publications will find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. Winning this contract could enhance their portfolio and open doors to further public sector opportunities, ensuring growth and broader market reach. ## Notice This request for participation in an early market engagement does not constitute any commitment by the authority to undertake any procurement exercise in the future. This exercise includes no element of supplier evaluation. No parties will be prejudiced by any response or failure to respond by the deadline. There is no commitment of any kind involved on either side. This request does not constitute a call for competition to procure any goods or services and the authority is not bound by any proposal offered. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/382d8523-42c6-45a0-b199-fa8b7d0256af | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 16 Aug 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SOMERSET COUNCIL | | Locality | TAUNTON | | Post town | Taunton | | Postcode | TA1 4DY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | | ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset | | Local authority | Somerset | | Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West | | Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 22 - Printed matter and related products - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products - 48 - Software package and information systems - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 22213000 - Magazines - 39155100 - Library equipment - 48160000 - Library software package - 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services - 92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services ## Release History - 7 Aug 2024 at 09:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/382d8523-42c6-45a0-b199-fa8b7d0256af ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/382d8523-42c6-45a0-b199-fa8b7d0256af 7th August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - http://ContractFinder Contract Finder ## Notice URLs - http://Contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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