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title: "Framework for the provision of E-Audio Books"
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# Framework for the provision of E-Audio Books

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c8adb17e-d71c-4c75-9ca6-f24acdb8207b

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## Summary

Somerset County Council is currently conducting a tender process to establish a multi-supplier Framework Agreement for the provision of E-Audio Books, which is particularly relevant to the library services industry. This process, identified as DN524729, is active and will conclude on 14 April 2021. The tender's total estimated value is £1,400,000, with a minimum value of £1,300,000, serving the South West region of England. The contract period is set to begin on 1 August 2021 and will run until 31 July 2024. The procurement method used is an open procedure due to its value surpassing established thresholds.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage in the provision of digital resources and platforms. Companies that specialise in library services, digital media, and technology solutions, as well as those with experience in content management and hosted platforms, would be well-suited to compete for this contract, thereby potentially expanding their market reach and contributing to public resource access in the South West of England.

## Notice

LibrariesWest is a consortium of seven public library authorities in the South West of England with a combined resident population of 2,492,900. Details of how the consortium operates can be found at www.librarieswest.org.uk LibrariesWest, along with Gloucestershire County Council, is looking to establish a multi supplier Framework Agreement for the supply of a hosted platform (website and app(s)) and e audio book content. The framework will be managed by Somerset County Council as the lead authority for the LibrariesWest consortium. The advert can be found here: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=391cbca1-a085-eb11-810c-005056b64545&p=696a9836-1895-e511-8105-000c29c9ba21

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e06ee526-5b52-4b68-b503-3f92768549ae |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2021 - 31 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22113000 - Library books

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2021 at 16:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e06ee526-5b52-4b68-b503-3f92768549ae

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e06ee526-5b52-4b68-b503-3f92768549ae
  18th March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=391cbca1-a085-eb11-810c-005056b64545&p=696a9836-1895-e511-8105-000c29c9ba21

## Provenance

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