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title: "IA2765 Provision of eBooks, e-Audiobooks and e-comics"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2022-07-18"
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# IA2765 Provision of eBooks, e-Audiobooks and e-comics

Buyer: STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b9b057ea-69a7-4e05-b925-18ee6f9b412d

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## Summary

Staffordshire County Council is conducting a procurement process for the "IA2765 Provision of eBooks, e-Audiobooks and e-comics," aimed at providing a variety of downloadable online electronic books, audiobooks, and comics. This contract falls under the "library software package" industry category and is located in Stafford, United Kingdom (postal code ST16 2DH). The procurement has reached the Award stage, with the contract period starting from 2nd July 2022 and ending on 1st July 2026. The total value of the contract is £396,000; however, the procurement method details have not been specified. The tender period concluded on 13th May 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those offering digital content services such as ebooks and audiobooks. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete, given their agility and ability to provide niche offerings. Engaging in this contract could enhance visibility and expand market reach within the growing digital library sector.

## Notice

Staffordshire County Council would like to have a wide range of online electronic books, audiobooks and comics that can be downloaded onto a range of devices.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47e7777b-603a-454c-9a04-f2bfc48eb451 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 13 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jul 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Jul 2022 - 1 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £396,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | STAFFORD |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST16 2DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Stafford |
| Electoral ward | Forebridge |
| Westminster constituency | Stafford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | BOLINDA; OVERDRIVE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 48160000 - Library software package
- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 18 Jul 2022 at 13:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47e7777b-603a-454c-9a04-f2bfc48eb451

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47e7777b-603a-454c-9a04-f2bfc48eb451
  18th July 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login
  Reply via the Proactis Supplier Network

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