---
title: "Provision of Library E-Audio Books"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029bc4"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-029bc4.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2021-08-04"
---

# Provision of Library E-Audio Books

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029bc4

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## Summary

Somerset County Council is seeking suppliers for a framework agreement titled "Provision of Library E-Audio Books," which falls under the services category of recreational, cultural, and sporting services. The procurement, which employs an open procedure, is currently at the active tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 14 April 2021 at 12:00. The value of the contract is £1,400,000, and it is aimed at service provision for the Libraries West Consortium, particularly enabling library users to access e-audio content. The delivery will take place in the UK region of Taunton.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in digital media, e-audio content production, or library services. Businesses with expertise in delivering high-quality audio services at competitive prices will be well-positioned to compete effectively. The framework allows for multiple suppliers, providing a chance for businesses to join a consortium and engage in a growing sector with potential for expansion in service delivery to public libraries.

## Notice

Framework agreement for the provision of e-audio books

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Framework agreement for the provision of e-audio books

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018729-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | £1,400,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,400,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 4DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | TLK23 Somerset CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | BIBLIOTECHA; BOLINDA; OVERDRIVE GLOBAL; ULVERSCROFT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

## Release History

- 4 Aug 2021 at 10:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018729-2021
- 15 Mar 2021 at 15:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005203-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk
- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/

## Provenance

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