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title: "Provision of eBooks, Audiobooks and eMagazines"
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buyer: "BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2022-04-04"
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# Provision of eBooks, Audiobooks and eMagazines

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f019ed82-e83c-46f5-b8ec-9df2cdcbd303

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Bedford Borough Council, which has completed a tender for the "Provision of eBooks, Audiobooks and eMagazines." This procurement falls under the library books industry category and was conducted as a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender closed on 31 March 2022, and the awarded contract, valued at £192,628, commenced on 1 April 2022 and will run until 31 March 2026. The delivery address for the contract is located in Bedford (MK42 9AP).

This contract presents valuable opportunities for businesses in the publishing and digital media sector, particularly those offering eBooks, audiobooks, and eMagazines. Companies that can provide library resources efficiently and at a competitive value would be well-suited to compete in future tenders similar to this one. Engaging with local authorities like Bedford Borough Council can also enhance visibility and open doors for further collaboration beyond this contract.

## Notice

Provision of eBooks, Audiobooks and eMagazines

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdae4cc3-b0e7-4fc0-9f96-482f5c788e63 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 4 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £192,628 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £192,628 |
| 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 | BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BEDFORD |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK42 9AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Electoral ward | Cauldwell |
| Westminster constituency | Bedford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22113000 - Library books

## Release History

- 4 Apr 2022 at 11:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdae4cc3-b0e7-4fc0-9f96-482f5c788e63

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdae4cc3-b0e7-4fc0-9f96-482f5c788e63
  4th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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