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title: "Hampshire Libraries Go Online"
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# Hampshire Libraries Go Online

Buyer: HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b92da9c9-b387-4936-9c8e-0e090e1770ac

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## Summary

Hampshire County Council has awarded a contract to XMA Limited for the "Hampshire Libraries Go Online" project. The contract involves trialling a Google platform to enhance IT access in public libraries across Hampshire, extending the lifespan of current IT equipment. The industry category for this procurement is Internet services, specifically targeting IT access in 40 public libraries within the South East region of the United Kingdom. The contract, which was a direct award through the NHS Shared Business Services framework "Digital Workplace Solutions" (reference SBS/19/AB/WAB/9411), started on 1st January 2025 and will run until 31st December 2029. The procurement stage is complete, with the tender having been awarded on 13th December 2024.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services and platforms, particularly those experienced in developing and implementing public IT access solutions. Large-scale IT service providers that can handle extended contract periods and offer scalable solutions would be ideally suited for such projects. The chosen procurement method ensures that businesses with proven capabilities and a track record of successful frameworks procurement can effectively compete, potentially gaining long-term contracts and enhancing their market presence and growth in the public sector.

## Notice

Hampshire County Council have awarded a contract to XMA Limited to trial a Google platform for IT access within the public libraries in Hampshire, which will extend the life of the current IT equipment. It is a statutory requirement to provide public IT access. In Hampshire, this is provided via PCs situated in 40 public libraries. If the trial is successful in selected libraries, Hampshire Library Service will be rolled out to the rest of the libraries where IT access is offered. This contract has been awarded by a Direct Award via the NHS Shared Business Services framework 'Digital Workplace Solutions' reference SBS/19/AB/WAB/9411.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a673705-2289-4e8f-beb2-0eaf0baf434f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,260 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £36,200 |
| 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 | XMA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72400000 - Internet services

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2025 at 12:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a673705-2289-4e8f-beb2-0eaf0baf434f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a673705-2289-4e8f-beb2-0eaf0baf434f
  3rd February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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