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title: "Provision of Digital Magazines"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOMERSET COUNCIL"
published: "2024-05-01"
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# Provision of Digital Magazines

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bc3f41d0-c2eb-47cc-907c-20d594c50ec2

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## Summary

The Somerset Council has awarded a contract for the provision of Digital Magazines to OverDrive, Inc. The contract is for library software package services valued at £60,000. The procurement process was conducted through an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 17th August 2022. The contract period is set to run from 1st December 2022 to 30th November 2024. The location of delivery for the services is in England, United Kingdom.

This tender for Digital Magazines presents an opportunity for businesses in the library software and magazine industry sectors. Companies offering digital content delivery services and software solutions for libraries would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The award was made to a large supplier, indicating potential growth opportunities for established firms in the sector. Businesses interested in providing innovative digital solutions to public libraries should consider engaging with Somerset Council for potential future contracts in similar service categories.

## Notice

Contract for the provision of Digital Magazines on behalf of the Libraries West Consortium and Plymouth City Council.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d774a6b-c34c-4c76-b412-940f3e736fb0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 12 Feb 2024 - 30 Nov 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,000 |
| 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 | SOMERSET 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 | 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | OVERDRIVE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 22213000 - Magazines
- 48160000 - Library software package

## Release History

- 1 May 2024 at 15:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d774a6b-c34c-4c76-b412-940f3e736fb0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d774a6b-c34c-4c76-b412-940f3e736fb0
  1st May 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=e9b8daf9-8f02-ed11-8116-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

## Provenance

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