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title: "GM/NW eMagazines"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4131c43a-5d77-4ea7-b03a-96084d30b465"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TRAFFORD COUNCIL"
published: "2018-05-21"
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# GM/NW eMagazines

Buyer: TRAFFORD COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4131c43a-5d77-4ea7-b03a-96084d30b465

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## Summary

Trafford Council is seeking to enhance library services in Greater Manchester through the procurement of an eMagazines service. The tender, titled "GM/NW eMagazines," classified under 'Library automation equipment', is currently at the award stage after being published on 5th February 2018. The tender period ended on 26th February 2018, with the contract set to commence on 16th April 2018 and concluding on 31st March 2021. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, allowing a wide range of bidders to participate.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in library services, including those specializing in library software, library equipment, and automation technology. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide quality solutions in these areas would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement process could help businesses establish a foothold within the public sector and expand their clientele across Greater Manchester.

## Notice

To ensure that the library services in Greater Manchester and beyond continue to receive an eMagazine service via their library. The aim is to ensure that we get the best service and value available

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/806b397d-da89-4614-b80b-ae4d2224ca81 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 15 Apr 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,000 |
| 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 | TRAFFORD COUNCIL |
| Locality | STRETFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M32 0TH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Trafford |
| Electoral ward | Gorse Hill & Cornbrook |
| Westminster constituency | Stretford and Urmston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | W.F.HOWES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 30238000 - Library automation equipment
- 39155100 - Library equipment
- 48160000 - Library software package
- 72212160 - Library software development services

## Release History

- 21 May 2018 at 10:12 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/806b397d-da89-4614-b80b-ae4d2224ca81
- 5 Feb 2018 at 20:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/806b397d-da89-4614-b80b-ae4d2224ca81

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/806b397d-da89-4614-b80b-ae4d2224ca81
  5th February 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=43ab0925-b10a-e811-80ea-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.trafford.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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