---
title: "E-Books and E-Audio Books Provision"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3fc5029c-5a9d-4250-bb9f-c813763b32d4"
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source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL"
published: "2021-10-22"
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# E-Books and E-Audio Books Provision

Buyer: ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3fc5029c-5a9d-4250-bb9f-c813763b32d4

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## Summary

The Isle of Wight Council is conducting a procurement process for the provision of E-Books and E-Audio Books, classified under the library software package category. The procurement method used is a direct award via the ESPO Framework, and the total contract value is £64,000. The contract period is set to commence on 1st December 2021 and run until 30th November 2026. The procurement stage for this tender is complete, with the award published on 22nd October 2021 following the closing date for submission on 17th October 2021. The service will be delivered to a location in South East England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the digital publishing and library services sectors, particularly those that provide e-books and audio content. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract, given the direct award nature of the procurement, which may favour agility and niche offerings. Companies involved in library services and digital content distribution should consider engaging with this successful contract, potentially enabling them to expand their market presence within the public sector.

## Notice

Direct Award via ESPO Framework 376E_20.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f96a0f2c-3778-487e-b7d5-09f7967f1b27 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2021 - 30 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £64,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £64,000 |
| 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 | ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO30 1UD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ34 Isle of Wight |
| Local authority | Isle of Wight |
| Electoral ward | Newport Central |
| Westminster constituency | Isle of Wight West |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 48160000 - Library software package
- 92511000 - Library services

## Release History

- 22 Oct 2021 at 07:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f96a0f2c-3778-487e-b7d5-09f7967f1b27

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f96a0f2c-3778-487e-b7d5-09f7967f1b27
  22nd October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.iwight.com

## Provenance

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