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title: "Library E audio & E Books"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cbd92ad9-3361-47d6-938f-72933e3d08b9"
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source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2020-02-18"
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# Library E audio & E Books

Buyer: SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cbd92ad9-3361-47d6-938f-72933e3d08b9

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Southampton City Council, which is seeking services related to "Library E audio & E Books" under the ESPO framework 376E_16. This procurement falls under the cultural services category and is based in the South East of the United Kingdom. The tender was awarded on 17th February 2020 and is set to commence on 17th March 2020, concluding on 16th March 2022. The procurement method was selective, involving a direct award from a framework agreement, with a total contract value of £50,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital library services, particularly those offering ebook and audio solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage, as they may benefit from the supportive nature of framework agreements. Competing firms should have a robust understanding of library services and technology, enabling them to deliver tailored solutions that meet the needs of public library systems.

## Notice

Under the terms and conditions of the ESPO framework 376E_16 E Books and E Audio Solutions for use by Public Libraries Lot 4 dated 01 Sep 2016. We have undertaken a direct award

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d56d54e4-90c9-4c59-bdd5-e38e24930056 |
| 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 | 18 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 17 Mar 2020 - 16 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO14 7LY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Bargate |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2020 at 16:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d56d54e4-90c9-4c59-bdd5-e38e24930056

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d56d54e4-90c9-4c59-bdd5-e38e24930056
  18th February 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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