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title: "e-Magazines"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2017-12-04"
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# e-Magazines

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ac317852-6ae6-45a4-85d6-b418635f4fac

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## Summary

The procurement process involved Somerset County Council, which has successfully awarded a contract for an e-Magazine service titled "e-Magazines". This service, categorised under the UK’s CPV codes for magazines and library software packages, was procured through a selective method via a call-off from the Jisc Digital Library Framework. The contract has a total value of £32,390 and commenced on 1 December 2017, lasting until 30 November 2019. The location of service delivery is in the South West region of the United Kingdom, and the award notice was published on 4 December 2017.

This tender presents an opportunity for SMEs and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) to expand their offerings in the digital services market, specifically in library-related services. Companies that specialise in digital publications, library software solutions, or similar resources would be particularly well-suited to participate in future opportunities arising from this contract, given the emphasis on providing accessible content to the public. As the demand for digital resources continues to grow, businesses with innovative solutions in these areas may find lucrative growth prospects.

## Notice

An e magazine service has been procured through the Jisc Digital Library Framework, which will be accessible to any member of the LibrariesWest consortium. It will provide access to a wide range of UK published magazines suitable for a general public library audience.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4710030a-6b3e-4a86-bfe5-95a6e8c6d4fe |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Nov 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2017 - 30 Nov 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £32,390 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £32,390 |
| 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 | SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 4DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WF HOWES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 22213000 - Magazines
- 48160000 - Library software package

## Release History

- 4 Dec 2017 at 12:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4710030a-6b3e-4a86-bfe5-95a6e8c6d4fe

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4710030a-6b3e-4a86-bfe5-95a6e8c6d4fe
  4th December 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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