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title: "Provision of eBook & eAudiobook lending solutions for use by Gloucestershire Libraries & Information (Only open to ESPO Framework 376E Suppliers)"
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published: "2019-07-15"
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# Provision of eBook & eAudiobook lending solutions for use by Gloucestershire Libraries & Information (Only open to ESPO Framework 376E Suppliers)

Buyer: GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6f0f1ed7-3763-46c5-a232-dbb31ba871b9

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## Summary

Gloucestershire County Council has awarded a contract for the provision of eBook and eAudiobook lending solutions intended for use by Gloucestershire Libraries & Information. This procurement falls under the services category and has a total value of £150,000. The award was published on 15 July 2019 and follows a tender process that concluded on 28 February 2019. The contract period is set to run from 1 July 2019 until 30 June 2022, with service delivery expected to encompass a user-friendly digital portal for customers and comprehensive support for library staff.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the digital lending and library services sector. Companies that specialise in eBook and eAudiobook solutions, particularly those that can provide strong technical support and an intuitive user interface, would be well-positioned to compete. With the ongoing need for innovative library services, businesses in this area can leverage such contracts to expand their market presence and build long-term relationships with local authorities and libraries.

## Notice

The service must offer customers a wide range of items through a user-friendly, intuitive digital portal. Similarly, the staff content selection, monitoring & management interface will be clear and effective. The service will provide direct after-sales support to library staff and technical support and advice to customers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22eca786-2780-4bc0-b56c-064951ce3a1c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 May 2019 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2019 - 30 Jun 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £103,255 |
| 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 | GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | GLOUCESTER |
| Post town | Gloucester |
| Postcode | GL1 2TG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC |
| Local authority | Gloucester |
| Electoral ward | Westgate |
| Westminster constituency | Gloucester |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | BOLINDA DIGITAL; WF HOWES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22113000 - Library books

## Release History

- 15 Jul 2019 at 11:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22eca786-2780-4bc0-b56c-064951ce3a1c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22eca786-2780-4bc0-b56c-064951ce3a1c
  15th July 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/

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