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title: "Further Competition of eBooks and eAudio Services under ESPO framework 376F"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-dce29323-ffee-42ca-9298-93a951f53ce1"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2018-10-23"
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# Further Competition of eBooks and eAudio Services under ESPO framework 376F

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dce29323-ffee-42ca-9298-93a951f53ce1

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## Summary

Somerset County Council has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "Further Competition of eBooks and eAudio Services under ESPO framework 376F," which falls under the library services sector. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total contract value of £125,000. The contract period commenced on 1st August 2018 and will conclude on 31st July 2020. This process was concluded on 6th June 2018, with key activities centered in Taunton, South West England.

This tender presents opportunities primarily for businesses specialising in eBook and eAudio services, particularly those capable of delivering library services efficiently to local authorities. As the successful supplier, BIBLIOTHECA LIMITED, showcases, established firms with experience in collaborative frameworks and a focus on customer service would be best suited to compete in such tenders. Engaging in similar contracts may enhance business portfolios and open doors for further collaborations within public sector projects.

## Notice

Award of contract for eBooks 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/d659c71c-85e5-415b-b679-13f5e7d5ddff |
| 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 | BIBLIOTHECA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92511000 - Library services

## Release History

- 23 Oct 2018 at 09:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d659c71c-85e5-415b-b679-13f5e7d5ddff

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d659c71c-85e5-415b-b679-13f5e7d5ddff
  23rd October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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