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title: "GB-London: provision of an academic licence of fiction e-books and audiobooks"
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# GB-London: provision of an academic licence of fiction e-books and audiobooks

Buyer: CITY, UNIVERSITY OF LONDON  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fa113a72-c63c-4d39-a54a-d9394a1b1a2f

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## Summary

The City, University of London is initiating a tender process for the provision of an academic licence for fiction e-books and audiobooks, classified under library software packages. This procurement is currently in the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 15th July 2022. The estimated value of the contract ranges from £50,000 to £100,000, and the contract is expected to commence on 15th August 2022, continuing until 14th August 2027. The procurement method is open, encouraging competition from interested suppliers.

This opportunity presents potential growth avenues for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) skilled in providing e-books and audiobooks, as well as related software solutions. Businesses interested in this sector should prepare to offer innovative and cost-effective services aligned with the academic requirements of the university, positioning themselves competitively in this active tender process.

## Notice

City, University of London is embarking on a tender process for the academic licence of fiction e-books and audiobooks. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d668d54-bf16-4b7c-b61f-78380ec3b1c0 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jul 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 Aug 2022 - 14 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CITY, UNIVERSITY OF LONDON |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC1V 0HB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI43 Haringey and Islington |
| Local authority | Islington |
| Electoral ward | Clerkenwell |
| Westminster constituency | Islington South and Finsbury |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48160000 - Library software package

## Release History

- 24 Jun 2022 at 20:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d668d54-bf16-4b7c-b61f-78380ec3b1c0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d668d54-bf16-4b7c-b61f-78380ec3b1c0
  24th June 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-London:-provision-of-an-academic-licence-of-fiction-e-books-and-audiobooks/6Q2V7AA49N
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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