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title: "Provision of Digital eMagazines"
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buyer: "SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2022-07-22"
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# Provision of Digital eMagazines

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2ea35a7a-7cd1-41c8-9c9a-37648e7f8c55

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## Summary

Somerset County Council is currently inviting tenders for the provision of Digital eMagazines, as part of its initiative to enhance library services for the LibrariesWest Consortium and Plymouth City Council. This public procurement process is classified under the services category, specifically targeting the magazine industry, and it is conducted via an open procedure. The tender was published on 22nd July 2022, with the submission deadline set for 17th August 2022. The contract is expected to commence on 30th November 2022 and will run until 30th November 2024. The estimated value of the contract ranges from £80,000 to £180,000, and the delivery will take place in England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in digital media and library services, particularly those that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies with expertise in providing digital magazine content or library software are ideally suited to compete in this procurement process. Participating in this opportunity could enable businesses to expand their market reach and establish long-term partnerships with local government entities, contributing to the enhancement of public library facilities.

## Notice

Somerset County Council is seeking a supplier of Digital Magazines on behalf of the LibrariesWest Consortium and Plymouth City Council.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4de8d145-47ce-4fc4-86b5-8686d11a2678 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Nov 2022 - 30 Nov 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000 |
| 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 | SOMERSET COUNTY 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 22213000 - Magazines
- 48160000 - Library software package

## Release History

- 22 Jul 2022 at 13:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4de8d145-47ce-4fc4-86b5-8686d11a2678

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4de8d145-47ce-4fc4-86b5-8686d11a2678
  22nd July 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

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