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title: "Library E-audiobooks and e-books contract"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-572d8949-72fb-4c15-96e1-240eaecf7b6c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2022-06-22"
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# Library E-audiobooks and e-books contract

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-572d8949-72fb-4c15-96e1-240eaecf7b6c

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Leicestershire County Council, which sought a contractor for the "Library E-audiobooks and e-books contract." This contract, categorised under software packages and information systems, is located in Leicester, England. The procurement stage has reached completion, with the tender period concluding on 30 March 2022. The awarded contract, valued at £284,000, spans from 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2024, and was officially published on 22 June 2022.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the technology and digital services sector, particularly those specialising in platforms for e-books and audiobooks. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find themselves well-positioned to compete for this contract, given its specific focus on providing a service aimed at enhancing library offerings in Leicestershire. Suppliers capable of delivering innovative software solutions and digital content are encouraged to engage with similar future opportunities to foster growth and expand their market reach.

## Notice

Supply of platform and stock to provide an ebook and eaudiobook service for Leicestershire Libraries

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f55fd510-799c-42c3-851e-2c7c07f0bc6e |
| 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 | 22 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £284,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £284,000 |
| 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 | 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

- 22 Jun 2022 at 13:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f55fd510-799c-42c3-851e-2c7c07f0bc6e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f55fd510-799c-42c3-851e-2c7c07f0bc6e
  22nd June 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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