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title: "Audio E-Book & E-Book Provision for Barnsley Libraries"
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# Audio E-Book & E-Book Provision for Barnsley Libraries

Buyer: BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d10ad25f-f0d0-4fbb-b64e-e3996260d54d

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to the Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, which has awarded a contract for the provision of audio e-books and e-book services under the title "Audio E-Book & E-Book Provision for Barnsley Libraries." This procurement falls within the goods category, specifically relating to printed matter and related products, and is located in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom. The tender, which was initiated as a direct award, concluded on 11 June 2017. The contract duration is set from 1 August 2017 to 31 July 2019, with a total contract value of £41,997 awarded to OverDrive Inc.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the digital publishing sector, particularly those specialising in e-book and audio book provisions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete, given the focus on innovative solutions and services in the industry. By engaging with this contract, businesses can expand their market presence and establish partnerships with public sector organisations, thereby driving growth and enhancing their offerings in digital content delivery.

## Notice

Audio e-books and e-books service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d84abd72-d9d2-4e30-a30c-33eb32e9a031 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jul 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jun 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jul 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2017 - 31 Jul 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £42,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £41,997 |
| 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 | BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BARNSLEY |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S70 2DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE33 Barnsley |
| Local authority | Barnsley |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Barnsley North |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22000000 - Printed matter and related products

## Release History

- 18 Jul 2017 at 07:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d84abd72-d9d2-4e30-a30c-33eb32e9a031

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d84abd72-d9d2-4e30-a30c-33eb32e9a031
  18th July 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.yortender.co.uk

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