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title: "Provision of Digital Newspapers"
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# Provision of Digital Newspapers

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-33a299a0-c467-4045-b6eb-bbbf7fb97db4

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## Summary

The Somerset Council has awarded a contract for the provision of Digital Newspapers to Bolinda UK Ltd. The contract, valued at £118,000, was awarded on May 18, 2023, and has a contract period from May 19, 2023, to May 18, 2025. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the tender deadline was on March 16, 2023. The contract is classified under the CPV code 22210000 for Newspapers and 48160000 for Library software package. The procurement falls under the "services" category.

This tender for the provision of Digital Newspapers presents a business growth opportunity for suppliers in the newspaper or library software industry, especially those offering digital solutions. Businesses specialising in digital content delivery, library services, and editorial technology are well-suited to compete for this contract. The awarded contract enhances relationships with the Libraries West Consortium (LWC) and Plymouth City Council, providing market exposure and revenue stability for the successful supplier over the contract period. Potential suppliers should focus on meeting the service requirements stipulated in the tender to maximise their chances of securing future similar contracts.

## Notice

Provision of Digital Newspapers for the Libraries West Consortium (LWC) and Plymouth City Council. Led by Somerset County Council. The LWC is made up of following local authorities: Bath & North East Somerset Council BCP (Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole) Council Bristol City Council Dorset Council North Somerset Council Somerset County Council South Gloucestershire Council

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c88f7326-2c2d-48e0-b93a-e0f1c123a11e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 May 2023 |
| Contract period | 18 May 2023 - 18 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £165,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £118,000 |
| 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 | SOMERSET 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) |

## 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

- 22210000 - Newspapers
- 48160000 - Library software package

## Release History

- 6 Jul 2023 at 10:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c88f7326-2c2d-48e0-b93a-e0f1c123a11e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c88f7326-2c2d-48e0-b93a-e0f1c123a11e
  6th July 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=0bdf4f44-b2ae-ed11-811f-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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