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title: "SC21093 - E-Books and E-Audio Content"
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published: "2023-09-05"
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# SC21093 - E-Books and E-Audio Content

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c9f97f6d-83bd-4693-b8c1-927263928a10

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## Summary

Kent County Council initiated a tender with the title "SC21093 - E-Books and E-Audio Content" for the provision of E-Books and E-Audio Content for Kent Libraries, Archives and Registration (LRA). The procurement process is at the planning stage, with a tender period ending on 31st March 2022. The contract period is from 1st April 2022 to 31st March 2026. The total contract value is £600,000 GBP, offering opportunities for business growth in the goods category. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable for this procurement.

The tender from Kent County Council presents a business opportunity for companies interested in providing E-Books and E-Audio Content. Eligible regions include the entire United Kingdom, providing a wide market scope for interested businesses. With a focus on digital services and libraries, companies offering related products and services can compete in this procurement. Kent County Council, serving as the buying organisation, invites businesses, especially SMEs, to participate in this tender process to support growth and innovation in library services.

## Notice

Kent County Council required provision of E-Books and E-Audio Content for Kent Libraries, Archives and Registration (LRA). LRA delivers a range and depth of stock that reflects the rich and complex diversity of needs within the county of Kent and provide best value from stock resources by utilising information from performance indicators, in-house management information, knowledge of trade developments and needs of our users. Library Authorities are now expected to deliver seamless digital services as part of core offers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20b1ea4f-df11-4807-9af5-20bbbddeb79a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £600,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME14 1XQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | Penenden Heath |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | BORROWBOX; OVERDRIVE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22000000 - Printed matter and related products

## Release History

- 5 Sep 2023 at 09:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20b1ea4f-df11-4807-9af5-20bbbddeb79a
- 26 Jul 2023 at 09:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4a36034-777a-4b92-98df-1b92c9ea50f4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20b1ea4f-df11-4807-9af5-20bbbddeb79a
  5th September 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4a36034-777a-4b92-98df-1b92c9ea50f4
  26th July 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kent.gov.uk

## Provenance

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