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title: "Provision of online access to E newspapers (PressReader) 2023"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fd08765b-bc4a-4041-ba32-0044b023ef36"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2023-05-25"
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# Provision of online access to E newspapers (PressReader) 2023

Buyer: HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fd08765b-bc4a-4041-ba32-0044b023ef36

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## Summary

The Hampshire County Council has awarded a contract for the provision of online access to E newspapers (PressReader) 2023. The contract falls under the services category and has a value of £70,000. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action (below threshold), with the tender period ending on May 19, 2023. The contract is set to start on June 1, 2023, and will run until May 31, 2026. The buying organization is Hampshire County Council, located in Winchester, South East, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those in the digital content and library management sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to compete. The contract aims to provide a wide variety of digital magazines and newspapers to members of Hampshire Libraries. Businesses offering digital content services and expertise in library management systems would find this opportunity beneficial for their growth.

## Notice

To provide a wide variety of digital magazines and newspapers through apps to members of Hampshire Libraries, by using their membership number. Press Reader hosts a wider selection of newspapers and magazines, some in foreign languages. This service cannot be personalised by Hampshire but offers an extensive resource of over 6,000 titles. The services are very popular, and the issues are counted towards annual CIPFA statistics which are used as a reflection of the success of the Service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4816f2ff-aac8-47c7-9f21-5ea9c9753553 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 19 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 May 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2023 - 31 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £70,000 |
| 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 8ZB |
| 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 | W F HOWES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48161000 - Library management system

## Release History

- 25 May 2023 at 14:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4816f2ff-aac8-47c7-9f21-5ea9c9753553

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4816f2ff-aac8-47c7-9f21-5ea9c9753553
  25th May 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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