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title: "Library Discovery Services"
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# Library Discovery Services

Buyer: NOTTINGHAM COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ee2b2faa-9b19-4277-a2b9-a310e9f54bcf

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## Summary

Nottingham College has awarded a contract titled "Library Discovery Services" valued at £50,500, which pertains to library services within the education sector. This procurement was conducted using a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract period commencing on 1st September 2021 and running until 31st August 2025. The award notice for this contract was published on 29th November 2021 to promote transparency in accordance with public procurement directives. The services will be delivered to Nottingham located at Adams Building, The Lace Market, Nottingham, NG1 1NG.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in library services, particularly those capable of providing discovery solutions tailored to educational institutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in similar future tenders as this procurement demonstrates the capacity for growth within the educational sector. Businesses that can offer innovative library solutions, partnerships with educational establishments, or additional services related to library management are well-positioned to compete effectively.

## Notice

Please note this contract has already been awarded and this is being published for transparency purposes in line with Chapter 8 Below Threshold Procurements of the 2014/24/EU Public Contracts Directives. This requirement was for a supplier to supplier Library Discovery Services to Nottingham College. A direct Award process was undertaking under the CPC Framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/edc8a0e8-a040-44a9-9d5f-09df0dad30fc |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2021 - 31 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,500 |
| 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 | NOTTINGHAM COLLEGE |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG1 1NG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EBSCO INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92511000 - Library services

## Release History

- 29 Nov 2021 at 15:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/edc8a0e8-a040-44a9-9d5f-09df0dad30fc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/edc8a0e8-a040-44a9-9d5f-09df0dad30fc
  29th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.nottinghamcollege.ac.uk/

## Provenance

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