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title: "TC1126 - (Framework) Provision of Greater Manchester e-Lending Service (e-Book, e-Audio, e-Magazines and e-Newspapers)"
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published: "2023-03-14"
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# TC1126 - (Framework) Provision of Greater Manchester e-Lending Service (e-Book, e-Audio, e-Magazines and e-Newspapers)

Buyer: MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d14c4991-9593-44d3-962e-e3e613e6e1ce

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## Summary

The Manchester City Council has awarded a contract for the provision of Greater Manchester e-Lending Service, including e-Books, e-Audio, e-Magazines, and e-Newspapers. The contract is valued at £5,000,000 and was awarded to Bolinda Digital Ltd. The contract period is from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2027.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to provide library services in various regions of the United Kingdom, with the main procurement category being services. The tender process was open, with a tender period ending on November 28, 2022. Businesses well-suited for this opportunity are those able to deliver e-Books, e-Audio, e-Magazines, and e-Newspapers across different regions.

## Notice

Framework for the provision of Greater Manchester e-Lending Service (e-Book, e-Audio, e-Magazines and e-Newspapers). Split in to 3 Lots: Lot 1 - e_Books ad e-Audiobooks Lot 2 - e-Magazines Lot 3 - e-Newspapers

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fe9ebb8-a4c1-4e15-a7fe-85b8c5f5288f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,350,000 |
| 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 | MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M60 2LA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92511000 - Library services

## Release History

- 14 Mar 2023 at 12:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fe9ebb8-a4c1-4e15-a7fe-85b8c5f5288f
- 7 Mar 2023 at 11:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a9f0578-0591-46a5-a569-6087d6106aaf
- 26 Oct 2022 at 13:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2a35c07-70a0-4778-9462-6d644ca1d61b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fe9ebb8-a4c1-4e15-a7fe-85b8c5f5288f
  14th March 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a9f0578-0591-46a5-a569-6087d6106aaf
  7th March 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2a35c07-70a0-4778-9462-6d644ca1d61b
  26th October 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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