--- title: "COV - E-Books and E-Audiobooks" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1c332b4d-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1c332b4d-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1c332b4d-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1c332b4d-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "COVENTRY - SOLIHULL - WARWICKSHIRE" published: "2016-11-18" --- # COV - E-Books and E-Audiobooks Buyer: COVENTRY - SOLIHULL - WARWICKSHIRE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1c332b4d-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1c332b4d-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1c332b4d-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary The Coventry City Council is currently engaged in the procurement of E-Books and E-Audiobooks, with a projected annual expenditure of £25,000. This tender is part of the goods category within the library books industry and is centred around enhancing digital services for Coventry residents, providing remote access to various resources. Key dates include the tender submission deadline on 23rd September 2016, with the contract expected to commence on 1st December 2016 and run until 30th November 2018. Tenders must be submitted electronically via the specified platform. This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the digital publishing and library services sectors, particularly those specialising in E-Books and E-Audiobooks. Companies with experience in providing digital content solutions and those able to meet the diverse needs of a varied customer base would be well-suited to compete for this contract. As Coventry Libraries aim to expand their digital offerings, suppliers capable of delivering innovative and accessible services could greatly benefit from this tender. ## Notice Coventry City Council is tendering for the provision of both E-Books and E-audiobooks with a projected yearly spend of PS25,000. These values are given for guidance purposes only and do not form a contractual commitment. No guarantees will be made regarding the volume or value of business to be procured throughout the life of this contract. Coventry Libraries and Information Services are committed to providing a vibrant digital service that allows users to access key services 24/7. The existing digital offer includes access to e-books and e-audiobooks (both from three suppliers), e-magazines and e-newspapers and a collection of online information resources. The use of e-books and e-audiobooks has grown steadily and in 2015-2016 users downloaded circa 6,000 e-books and 1,300 e-audiobooks. At present Coventry Libraries and Information Services offer circa 5,000 E-Book titles and 2,000 E-Audiobook titles. While reading, learning and information are at the heart of the library service. Our offer will focus increasingly on the virtual world of E-Books, e-audiobooks and information to compliment the face to face channel. Our aim is to offer a 24/7, remote access to our services and to promote these services to more of our customers, who have a diverse range of ages, backgrounds and digital abilities. Additional information: The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: www.csw-jets.co.uk Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via: www.csw-jets.co.uk Delivery Notes Main site or place of performance:Coventry Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No https://in-tendhost.co.uk/csw-jets/aspx/ ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b122369-5e89-4805-8066-fb0c632c7f7f | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 | | Submission deadline | 23 Sep 2016 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2016 - 30 Nov 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | 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 | COVENTRY - SOLIHULL - WARWICKSHIRE | | Locality | COVENTRY | | Post town | Coventry | | Postcode | CV1 2PW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry | | Local authority | Coventry | | Electoral ward | St Michael's | | Westminster constituency | Coventry South | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 22 - Printed matter and related products ### Codes - 22113000 - Library books ## Release History - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b122369-5e89-4805-8066-fb0c632c7f7f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b122369-5e89-4805-8066-fb0c632c7f7f 30th August 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/csw-jets/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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