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title: "Award of Contract for the Provision of Global NewsBank subscription for Library Service"
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buyer: "LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-07-14"
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# Award of Contract for the Provision of Global NewsBank subscription for Library Service

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7bc832ec-51dc-4699-88d2-906aaf069f02

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## Summary

Lancashire County Council has completed the award for the provision of a Global NewsBank subscription, earmarked for the library services within the North West region of the United Kingdom. This procurement process was categorised under subscription services with a total contract value of £65,160. The procurement followed a direct award method, with NewsBank Inc. being the designated supplier. The contract is set to run from 1st May 2025 to 30th April 2027, and the award announcement was made on 14th July 2025.

This tender provides valuable opportunities for businesses within the subscription services industry, particularly those that can offer unique content or innovative delivery methods suitable for library settings. While this particular contract was directly awarded, future opportunities may favour businesses that cater specifically to SMEs, allowing them effective entry into public sector contracts for similar services. Companies that demonstrate bespoke solutions for information dissemination could position themselves favourably for upcoming tenders.

## Notice

Global NewsBank Subscription for Lancashire Library Services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5a9717b-11b7-4c01-8977-bfbee31baa22 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £65,160 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £65,160 |
| 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 | LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 8XJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 14 Jul 2025 at 10:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5a9717b-11b7-4c01-8977-bfbee31baa22

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5a9717b-11b7-4c01-8977-bfbee31baa22
  14th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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