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title: "COV - E-Books and E-Audiobooks (2020) - AWARD"
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# COV - E-Books and E-Audiobooks (2020) - AWARD

Buyer: COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL (COV)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bfafb122-28f0-41f0-8cb4-a89860bfee75

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Coventry City Council (COV) awarding a contract for the provision of e-books and e-audiobooks under the category of library books. The award was made on 1 December 2020 and announced on 13 August 2021, with a total contract value of £180,000. This procurement followed an open procedure method, and the delivery addresses are located in Coventry, West Midlands, United Kingdom. The contract period spans from 1 December 2020 to 30 November 2022, having initially concluded the tender period on 11 September 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the publishing and library management sectors, particularly for suppliers of digital content and services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in these fields are encouraged to explore similar contracts or future opportunities as they may align well with their capabilities. As the demand for digital resources continues to grow, businesses that provide innovative library solutions and media products may find fruitful avenues for expansion and partnership within public sector contracts.

## Notice

This tender is for a supplier to provide e-books and e-audiobooks on behave of Coventry Libraries and Information Service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b647442-ebcc-41af-94ce-0c62dd15f11e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2020 - 30 Nov 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £180,000 |
| 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 | COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL (COV) |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV1 2GN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | St Michael's |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry South |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BOLINDA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 22113000 - Library books
- 79995000 - Library management services

## Release History

- 13 Aug 2021 at 09:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b647442-ebcc-41af-94ce-0c62dd15f11e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b647442-ebcc-41af-94ce-0c62dd15f11e
  13th August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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