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title: "Provision of Library service e-magazines and e-newspapers."
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buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Provision of Library service e-magazines and e-newspapers.

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bcfe8614-7a98-4806-a3e5-705603cf2adf

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## Summary

Leicestershire County Council has awarded a contract for the provision of library service e-magazines and e-newspapers, valued at £149,756, to OVERDRIVE GLOBAL LTD. This procurement falls under the category of library services and was completed using Nottinghamshire County Council’s framework agreement for the East Midlands Library (EMLIB) Consortium. The contract began on 1st April 2023 and will run until 31st March 2027, with potential extensions up to two additional years in 12-month increments. The procurement method was classified as "Other," with the award officially published on 9th May 2025.

The tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in digital resources and publishing. As the contract duration is substantial, businesses in this sector can expect sustained partnership opportunities and potential growth through continued collaboration. Companies well-suited to compete include those with a focus on digital library enhancement, e-resource distribution, and content management for public services.

## Notice

Procurement of Library service e-magazines and e-newspapers. For the supply of a range of e-Resources, namely e-Magazines and e-Newspapers for library borrowers across Leicestershire. Procured via Nottinghamshire County Council's framework agreement for the provision of e-Resources for East Midlands Library (EMLIB) Consortium. The contract term is for 4 years, with an opportunity to extend for a further 2 years in 12-month increments.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d3ff06f-69ee-44bb-9931-64fa885e0c6c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £149,756 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £149,756 |
| 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 | LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE3 8RA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Glenfield Faire |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Leicestershire |
| 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 GLOBAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92511000 - Library services

## Release History

- 9 May 2025 at 07:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d3ff06f-69ee-44bb-9931-64fa885e0c6c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d3ff06f-69ee-44bb-9931-64fa885e0c6c
  9th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.eastmidstenders.org/index.html

## Provenance

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