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title: "BorrowBox eBooks, eAudiobooks & ePress"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7dcbd0b3-9b1f-4c73-918e-0ba1de308ac6"
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# BorrowBox eBooks, eAudiobooks & ePress

Buyer: SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7dcbd0b3-9b1f-4c73-918e-0ba1de308ac6

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## Summary

Southampton City Council has awarded a contract to Bolinda UK Ltd for the supply of eBooks, eAudiobooks, and ePress digital content to residents, under the ESPO Framework Reference 376E_24. The contract, classified under the "Library software package" (CPV 48160000), covers the period from 17th March 2025 to 16th March 2031, with a total value of GBP 246,000. The procurement process was completed using a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The award was finalised on 5th March 2025. The digital content will be delivered to residents of Southampton, with specificity to the postal code SO14 7LY.

This tender offers significant opportunities for SMEs operating in the digital content and library software industries to expand their business by engaging in similar contracts through framework agreements. Businesses that specialise in eBooks, eAudiobooks, or related digital media services, and have the capability to manage library software packages, would find this tender ideal for business growth and market penetration. The procurement process underscores a selective approach, ensuring that eligible and capable suppliers can compete effectively, leveraging their unique offerings to meet the requirements of public sector contracts.

## Notice

Supply eBooks and eAudiobooks digital content to residents in the city via ESPO Framework Reference 376E_24

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d30e6f4c-5eaa-4967-bc5c-019cb91a7728 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Mar 2025 - 16 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £246,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £246,000 |
| 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 | SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO14 7LY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Bargate |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48160000 - Library software package

## Release History

- 5 Mar 2025 at 13:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d30e6f4c-5eaa-4967-bc5c-019cb91a7728

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d30e6f4c-5eaa-4967-bc5c-019cb91a7728
  5th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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