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title: "Northamptonshire Libraries - Ebooks/Eaudiobooks"
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# Northamptonshire Libraries - Ebooks/Eaudiobooks

Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5f86bddc-396f-47fa-8ca0-c29bf15c4a4d

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## Summary

West Northamptonshire Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of a digital lending platform, specifically for eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines, and eNewspapers, serving the library and archive services. This contract, titled "Northamptonshire Libraries - Ebooks/Eaudiobooks," falls under the services category and utilises a call-off from a framework agreement under the procurement method "selective." Based in the East Midlands, the procurement process reached the award stage with an award date of 1st July 2025 and a contract period starting from 3rd August 2025 until 2nd August 2029. The procurement contract was valued at £700,000.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital content delivery for educational and public services. Companies that can offer comprehensive digital library solutions, particularly those focusing on innovative and user-friendly platforms, are well-suited to compete in similar future procurements. The tender is also specifically suitable for SMEs, positioning it as a strategic opportunity for smaller businesses looking to expand their presence within public sector contracts.

## Notice

1.1. To provide a digital lending platform and choice of digital stock including eBook/eAudiobook/eMagazine/eNewspaper titles to support the Councils' and Library Service's priorities

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0383383c-568d-4469-902b-8f91a92ed5d6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Aug 2025 - 2 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £700,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £700,000 |
| 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 | WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN1 1ED |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Northampton North |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92510000 - Library and archive services

## Release History

- 7 Jul 2025 at 09:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0383383c-568d-4469-902b-8f91a92ed5d6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0383383c-568d-4469-902b-8f91a92ed5d6
  7th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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