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title: "Provision of Digital Newspapers"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-43950876-16d5-45c0-aef4-d03fff63ffcf"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2023-02-17"
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# Provision of Digital Newspapers

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-43950876-16d5-45c0-aef4-d03fff63ffcf

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## Summary

The Somerset County Council has initiated a tender for the provision of a Digital Newspapers platform for the Libraries West Consortium and Plymouth City Council. The procurement stage is currently at the planning phase. The tender value is £160,000 in GBP, with a tender period ending on 16th March 2023. The contract period spans from 19th May 2023 to 18th May 2025, targeting businesses that offer services related to newspapers and library software.

This tender by Somerset County Council presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the United Kingdom to compete. Businesses involved in services related to newspapers and library software would be well-suited to participate in this open procedure procurement process. The contract aims to provide a Digital Newspapers platform, benefiting local authorities and library consortia in England, creating growth opportunities for businesses in this industry category.

## Notice

Provision of a Digital Newspapers platform for the Libraries West Consortium and Plymouth City Council

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20796bd1-7495-413a-b53d-48b97c3aba18 |
| 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 | 17 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 18 May 2023 - 18 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £160,000 |
| 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 | TA4 1DY |
| 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 | Upper Tone |
| Westminster constituency | Tiverton and Minehead |
| 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

- 22210000 - Newspapers
- 48160000 - Library software package

## Release History

- 17 Feb 2023 at 11:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20796bd1-7495-413a-b53d-48b97c3aba18

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20796bd1-7495-413a-b53d-48b97c3aba18
  17th February 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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