---
title: "Contract Award Notice for Supply of E-Books and E-Audio Books"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c5b402ec-75f0-4248-8bdb-a9bf82016160"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2024-06-06"
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# Contract Award Notice for Supply of E-Books and E-Audio Books

Buyer: SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c5b402ec-75f0-4248-8bdb-a9bf82016160

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## Summary

The Southend-on-sea Borough Council has awarded a contract for the Supply of E-Books and E-Audio Books. This procurement falls under the industry category of Printed matter and related products. The contract value is £144,000, with a minimum value of £12,000. The tender was of the selective procurement method, and the contract period runs from 1st March 2024 to 29th February 2028.

This contract provides an opportunity for businesses involved in the provision of e-books, e-audio books, and library services to engage with the Southend-on-sea Borough Council. Companies that can supply a diverse range of newly published and popular titles, along with a user-friendly platform for downloading, can benefit from this tender. The location for delivery is in the East of England, making it particularly suitable for businesses operating in that region.

## Notice

Provision of an off the shelf platform to enable library customers to easily download and use e-books and e-audio books. Provider to supply newly published, curated, annotated, popular and quality titles.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd334926-6559-4f26-ab14-54a48002d05c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2024 - 29 Feb 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £144,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £144,000 |
| 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 | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS2 6ER |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea |
| Local authority | Southend-on-Sea |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Southend East and Rochford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 22000000 - Printed matter and related products
- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 48160000 - Library software package
- 92511000 - Library services

## Release History

- 6 Jun 2024 at 12:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd334926-6559-4f26-ab14-54a48002d05c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd334926-6559-4f26-ab14-54a48002d05c
  6th June 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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