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title: "eBook & eAudio Service for Hampshire Libraries"
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# eBook & eAudio Service for Hampshire Libraries

Buyer: HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f75d3c67-2e1e-43f7-b4ea-9fc6ea88cd20

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Hampshire County Council, which has successfully awarded a contract for the title "eBook & eAudio Service for Hampshire Libraries." This initiative, classified under library software packages, is aimed at enhancing digital lending for library service users in the South East of England. The contract's procurement was executed through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total value of £1 million. The contract period commenced on 1st April 2022 and will conclude on 31st March 2025. The award notice was published on 18th July 2022, following the contract's acceptance on 4th July 2022, marking the completion of the tender process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the technology and digital services sectors, particularly those specialising in cloud-hosted solutions and e-content delivery. Companies capable of providing innovative library software and digital platforms could greatly benefit and are encouraged to engage in similar future tenders. Businesses that meet the criteria for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete, given that the procurement process acknowledges SME participation. Companies offering complementary services, such as eMagazines and eNewspapers, may also find potential avenues for growth in this space.

## Notice

Cloud hosted digital lending platform to provide eBooks & eAudiobooks to Hampshire Library service users. Solution offers a range of titles via a portal, where service users are able to reserve and check-out content virtually. This contract includes the possibility of introducing eMagazines and eNewspapers to the agreement. This Contract has been procured via the Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation (ESPO) eBooks eAudiobooks and Print Books Framework (376E_20).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39962260-4919-4371-8070-40a23c5a42aa |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jul 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,000,000 |
| 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 | HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WINCHESTER |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO23 8UJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Winchester |
| Electoral ward | St Michael |
| Westminster constituency | Winchester |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48160000 - Library software package
- 72260000 - Software-related services

## Release History

- 18 Jul 2022 at 14:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39962260-4919-4371-8070-40a23c5a42aa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39962260-4919-4371-8070-40a23c5a42aa
  18th July 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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