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title: "21082 Provision for E-Lending services for the Library services"
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# 21082 Provision for E-Lending services for the Library services

Buyer: CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL (FORMALLY LGSS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8fe57c65-68e5-4498-873a-0282fbb4734f

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "21082 Provision for E-Lending services for the Library services" is conducted by Cambridgeshire County Council (formally LGSS). This project, classified under the services industry, involves providing E-Resources across three lots: E-Books, E-AudioBooks, and E-Magazines/Newspapers, which will be accessible to libraries and their members in Cambridgeshire. The open procedure procurement process has a total contract value of £400,000, with opportunities scheduled to run from 4 April 2022 to 3 April 2025. The tender period has concluded, having ended on 17 January 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on digital publishing, library services, and software development, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that can provide innovative E-Resources will find an advantageous position to compete for the awarded contracts, which not only promise financial returns but also the potential to enhance public library services in the region.

## Notice

The provision of E -Resources for the Library services over a 3 + 1 term. The opportunity will be split into three Lots and will allow for multiple awards to each lots to ensure a wider selection for our Customers. Lot 1 - E Books Lot 2 - E AudioBooks Lot 3 - E Magazines and Newspapers these E Resources should be made available to all Libraries in Cambridgeshire and to its members.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8e38aa3-71d7-49cc-a2c1-6a6347855272 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 3 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £400,000 |
| 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 | CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL (FORMALLY LGSS) |
| Locality | HUNTINGDON |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE28 4YE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | Huntingdonshire |
| Electoral ward | The Stukeleys |
| Westminster constituency | Huntingdon |
| 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | BOLINDA DIGITAL; OVERDRIVE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 48160000 - Library software package
- 79970000 - Publishing services
- 92511000 - Library services

## Release History

- 28 Mar 2022 at 14:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8e38aa3-71d7-49cc-a2c1-6a6347855272
- 13 Dec 2021 at 10:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10affdd0-be28-4cbf-bb0b-81822042e279
- 9 Dec 2021 at 14:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/063ae1ae-2733-4fe4-ac4c-2d362e658c27

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8e38aa3-71d7-49cc-a2c1-6a6347855272
  28th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10affdd0-be28-4cbf-bb0b-81822042e279
  13th December 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/063ae1ae-2733-4fe4-ac4c-2d362e658c27
  9th December 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Login

## Provenance

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