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title: "Digital Library Content - eBooks, eAudio & ePress"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2d346d2e-49ff-43fd-906a-9181ec6ee0d3"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BLACKPOOL COUNCIL"
published: "2025-03-28"
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# Digital Library Content - eBooks, eAudio & ePress

Buyer: BLACKPOOL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2d346d2e-49ff-43fd-906a-9181ec6ee0d3

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## Summary

Blackpool Council has awarded a contract titled "Digital Library Content - eBooks, eAudio & ePress" (ID: ESPO 376E_24) in the library services sector. This procurement, which fits under the CPV classifications for library books and library software packages, was completed with an award to Bolinda UK Ltd. The contract, valued at £20,000, will provide digital library content to the North West region of England. The procurement method was selective, facilitated through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 30th January 2025, with the contract set to commence on 1st April 2025 and run until 31st March 2029.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, that specialise in digital content provision for libraries. Given the contract's focus on eBooks, eAudio, and ePress content, companies with robust digital content portfolios and expertise in deploying library software packages are well-suited to compete in this space. Engaging in such contracts can drive business growth by expanding market reach and establishing long-term partnerships with public sector bodies like Blackpool Council.

## Notice

eBooks, eAudio and ePress content

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e60d13a-f8f4-41e3-8723-c015ff62e480 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,000 |
| 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 | BLACKPOOL COUNCIL |
| Locality | BLACKPOOL |
| Post town | Blackpool |
| Postcode | FY1 1NA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD42 Blackpool |
| Local authority | Blackpool |
| Electoral ward | Talbot |
| Westminster constituency | Blackpool South |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 22113000 - Library books
- 48160000 - Library software package

## Release History

- 28 Mar 2025 at 10:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e60d13a-f8f4-41e3-8723-c015ff62e480

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e60d13a-f8f4-41e3-8723-c015ff62e480
  28th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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