--- title: "CA16922 - CPC/LO/01/2024: Library Resources, Software, and Associated Services - Lot 2 Electronic and Alternative Format Library eBooks" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2bd402af-fdf1-427b-ad7f-f23d6b6329c3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2bd402af-fdf1-427b-ad7f-f23d6b6329c3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2bd402af-fdf1-427b-ad7f-f23d6b6329c3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2bd402af-fdf1-427b-ad7f-f23d6b6329c3.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "TYNE COAST COLLEGE" published: "2026-04-14" --- # CA16922 - CPC/LO/01/2024: Library Resources, Software, and Associated Services - Lot 2 Electronic and Alternative Format Library eBooks Buyer: TYNE COAST COLLEGE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2bd402af-fdf1-427b-ad7f-f23d6b6329c3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2bd402af-fdf1-427b-ad7f-f23d6b6329c3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2bd402af-fdf1-427b-ad7f-f23d6b6329c3.json) ## Summary Tyne Coast College has completed the procurement process for library resources, software, and associated services, specifically involving Lot 2 Electronic and Alternative Format Library eBooks. This open tender aimed to establish a framework available to a broad array of educational institutions and public sector members, spanning locations such as the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, and the United Kingdom. The procurement followed an open procedure and reached the award stage on 14th April 2026, with Kortext being selected as the supplier. The contract period runs from 1st April 2026 until 31st March 2029, enabling access to innovative library resources for participating member organisations. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the library and educational resource sector, particularly those offering bespoke or off-the-shelf software solutions, either proprietary or open source. As the framework will be accessible to educational entities and a variety of public sector bodies, including further education institutions and local authorities, businesses that specialise in digital library solutions and have experience in catering to educational establishments stand to benefit. Small and medium enterprises will find particular suitableness in this tender, with Tyne Coast College facilitating wide-ranging services across multiple regions, enabling robust business growth and network expansion. ## Notice This proposal for Library Resources, Software, and Associated Services is a retender of the previous CPC Library Resources and Associated Services framework. There is an expanded scope for this iteration to include bespoke or off the shelf library software which is either proprietary or open source. Any resulting framework from this exercise will be available to all further education institutions, universities, sixth forms, academies, schools, museums and other similar organisations who are current and future CPC members https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/members/regions.php https://www.gov.uk/guidance/get-information-about-schools. Local Authorities may wish to use the resulting framework when procuring on behalf of Educational Establishments. The tender is also available to members of NWUPC Ltd https://www.nwupc.ac.uk/our-members and the wider public sector https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/suppliers/eligible-public-sector-bodies.php To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA16922. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA16922 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab643fed-dd6a-4025-b65c-c51f87c6af44 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 13 Apr 2026 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 | | 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 | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | TYNE COAST COLLEGE | | Locality | SOUTH SHIELDS | | Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Postcode | NE34 6ET | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside | | Local authority | South Tyneside | | Electoral ward | Westoe | | Westminster constituency | South Shields | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | KORTEXT | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 22 - Printed matter and related products ### Codes - 22113000 - Library books ## Release History - 14 Apr 2026 at 08:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab643fed-dd6a-4025-b65c-c51f87c6af44 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab643fed-dd6a-4025-b65c-c51f87c6af44 14th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://suppliers.multiquote.com - https://www.gov.uk/guidance/get-information-about-schools - https://www.nwupc.ac.uk/our-members - https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/members/regions.php - https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/suppliers/eligible-public-sector-bodies.php ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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