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title: "Further Competition of eBooks and eAudiobook Services under ESPO framework 376F"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2018-10-23"
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# Further Competition of eBooks and eAudiobook Services under ESPO framework 376F

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cfaf0f56-dec7-4ad6-a88a-c30fdbe90132

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## Summary

Somerset County Council has completed the procurement process for the "Further Competition of eBooks and eAudiobook Services" under the ESPO framework (376F). This tender, valued at £125,000, falls within the library services category and was executed as a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from 1st August 2018 to 31st July 2020, with the award being announced on 6th June 2018 and published on 23rd October 2018. The services will be delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This procurement opportunity provides a significant avenue for businesses specialising in library services, particularly those offering eAudiobooks and related digital content. Companies seeking growth in this sector, especially those with existing frameworks or partnerships with local councils, would be well-suited to compete. Likewise, potential suppliers should consider leveraging their expertise in delivering digital library solutions to successfully engage in future tenders of similar nature.

## Notice

Award of contract for eAudiobooks by Somerset County Council on behalf of LibrariesWest Consortium

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f23b346e-1804-4e9c-a6a1-da501e3a2366 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 23 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Apr 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jun 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2018 - 31 Jul 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £125,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £125,000 |
| 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 | BOLINDA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92511000 - Library services

## Release History

- 23 Oct 2018 at 09:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f23b346e-1804-4e9c-a6a1-da501e3a2366

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f23b346e-1804-4e9c-a6a1-da501e3a2366
  23rd October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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