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title: "SUPPLY OF DIGITAL MATERIALS TO NORTH SOMERSET LIBRARIES,"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-27"
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# SUPPLY OF DIGITAL MATERIALS TO NORTH SOMERSET LIBRARIES,

Buyer: NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-290dd070-e61a-4945-a978-d2523a83bde2

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## Summary

The contract for the supply of digital materials to North Somerset Libraries has been managed by North Somerset Council, with the procurement completed via Somerset Council. This contract falls under the industry category for library books, specifically involving digital formats like eBooks and eAudio books. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with Bolinda Publishing named as the supplier. The contract has a value of £160,000 and spans from 15th August 2025 to 14th August 2028. The procurement utilised a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract services are to be delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This procurement presents opportunities for large-scale companies in the digital publishing and library supply sectors to establish partnerships with public entities like local councils. The contract with North Somerset Libraries highlights the demand for digital content in library services, indicating potential growth areas in the publishing industry. Businesses specialising in digital media and those capable of scaling their operations to fulfil contracts involving eBooks and related materials are well-suited to compete in similar tenders. As this tender was a call-off from a pre-existing framework, participation in such procurement networks could be advantageous for potential suppliers.

## Notice

SUPPLY OF DIGITAL MATERIALS TO NORTH SOMERSET LIBRARIES, THROUGH A CONTRACT AWARDED BY SOMERSET COUNCIL. includes eBooks, eAudio books, eMagazines, eNewspapers

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d084a999-bc2c-49e8-a428-68bfd6482ae7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 14 Aug 2025 - 14 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £160,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £160,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | WESTON-SUPER-MARE |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS23 1UJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK61 North Somerset |
| Local authority | North Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Weston-super-Mare Central |
| Westminster constituency | Weston-super-Mare |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BOLINDA PUBLISHING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22113000 - Library books

## Release History

- 27 May 2026 at 10:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d084a999-bc2c-49e8-a428-68bfd6482ae7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d084a999-bc2c-49e8-a428-68bfd6482ae7
  27th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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