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title: "Hampshire Library Service Digital Content (eBooks, eAudiobooks, ePress)"
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# Hampshire Library Service Digital Content (eBooks, eAudiobooks, ePress)

Buyer: HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-935a836b-202a-4564-b6c6-bef5b4e204ec

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## Summary

Hampshire County Council has completed the procurement of digital content services for its library, awarding the contract to Bolinda UK Ltd. This procurement falls under the industry category of library services, classified with the CPV code 92511000. The procurement method was a direct award from the ESPO Framework 376E_24, Lot 1.5, and the contract runs from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028, initially for two years with a possible extension of one year. The services include providing eBooks, eAudiobooks, and ePress to residents in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The total value of the contract is £855,000, and it was awarded on 31st March 2024. Key dates include the tender end date on 21st March 2025 and publication of the award notice on 14th April 2025.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in digital content and library services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this particularly advantageous. Companies with expertise in managing and supplying digital library materials will be well-suited to compete in similar tenders, as there is a statutory requirement for comprehensive and efficient library services in the area. By engaging in such public procurement opportunities, businesses can expand their market reach and establish long-term relationships with public sector clients like Hampshire County Council.

## Notice

Hampshire County Council h's Library Service has awarded a contract to Bolinda UK Ltd to provide an eBook, eAudiobooks and ePress service to Hampshire residents. Library authorities have a statutory duty under the Public Libraries and Museums Act 1964 to provide a comprehensive and efficient library service for all persons who live, work or study in the area . "e" titles are included as a statutory provision. This has been procured via a Direct Award from ESPO Framework 376E_24, Lot 1.5, for a term of 2 years plus an extension of 1 year (3 years in total).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7f4d886-7bb4-4c54-a814-54c985f6ddf9 |
| 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 | 14 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £855,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £855,000 |
| 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 | HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WINCHESTER |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO23 8UJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Winchester |
| Electoral ward | St Michael |
| Westminster constituency | Winchester |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92511000 - Library services

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2025 at 08:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7f4d886-7bb4-4c54-a814-54c985f6ddf9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7f4d886-7bb4-4c54-a814-54c985f6ddf9
  14th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.hants.gov.uk

## Provenance

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