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title: "Library service digital library content"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5497d440-68f5-45f2-9742-8814826bfefe"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-30"
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# Library service digital library content

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5497d440-68f5-45f2-9742-8814826bfefe

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## Summary

Leicestershire County Council has concluded a procurement process for digital library content services, focusing on software packages and information systems relevant to the library service. The process adhered to the ESPO framework, with the council operating from Leicester, England. The tender, valued at £532,500, progressed through the award stage with a contract to commence on 1st April 2026, concluding on 31st March 2029. This service procurement, categorised under the CPV code 48000000, was defined as 'Other' under procurement method details, offering potential for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to engage, excluding voluntary and community sector enterprises.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for SMEs specialising in digital content delivery systems or information software development to expand their market presence and enhance their portfolios through collaboration with local authorities. As the procurement targets the library sector, businesses with expertise in virtual library services, content management systems, and digital resource integration would be well-positioned to compete and benefit from the duration and financial scale of this contract. The awarded contract notice is available, providing further insights into the procurement specifics and industry requirements for interested parties.

## Notice

Procurement of Library service digital library content via the ESPO framework 376E_24 Digital Library Content.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c19994c-36f0-49e2-b756-2be454cb316f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £532,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £532,500 |
| 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 | LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE3 8RA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Glenfield Faire |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Leicestershire |
| 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

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2026 at 16:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c19994c-36f0-49e2-b756-2be454cb316f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c19994c-36f0-49e2-b756-2be454cb316f
  30th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.eastmidstenders.org/index.html

## Provenance

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