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title: "E-Magazines"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c25a1da7-028e-4749-9dae-d1a2a06a6029"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2020-02-05"
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# E-Magazines

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c25a1da7-028e-4749-9dae-d1a2a06a6029

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## Summary

Somerset County Council is currently engaged in the procurement of a digital magazine service titled "E-Magazines" aimed at members of the LibrariesWest consortium and Plymouth Library Service. This contract has a total value of £75,000 and commenced on 1 December 2019, lasting for a period of two years with an optional one-year extension. The procurement was carried out through a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period closed on 15 November 2019 and the contract is categorised under services, with a primary focus on magazine distribution and library software.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in digital content provision and library-related services. With the growing demand for accessible and innovative digital solutions in community services, businesses specialising in technology and digital media, especially those that can offer library software packages or similar services are well-positioned to compete. The engagement in this contract not only aids in establishing a footprint within the public sector but also enhances the potential for future collaborations with local councils and educational institutions.

## Notice

Digital magazine service accessible to any member (including non-resident members who work or study in or regularly visit the area) of the LibrariesWest consortium and Plymouth Library Service via a single shared public facing website and app(s). 2 year contract with optional additional 12 month extension

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18bf650c-f477-461e-875f-7f99be4a4dd0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2019 - 30 Nov 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £75,000 |
| 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 COUNTY 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WF HOWES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 22213000 - Magazines
- 48160000 - Library software package

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2020 at 16:02 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18bf650c-f477-461e-875f-7f99be4a4dd0
- 5 Feb 2020 at 15:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18bf650c-f477-461e-875f-7f99be4a4dd0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18bf650c-f477-461e-875f-7f99be4a4dd0
  5th February 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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