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title: "ICT-20-022 - E-Books and Downloadable Audio Books for Libraries NI"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02b7e0"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EDUCATION AUTHORITY NI"
published: "2021-06-03"
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# ICT-20-022 - E-Books and Downloadable Audio Books for Libraries NI

Buyer: EDUCATION AUTHORITY NI  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02b7e0

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## Summary

The Education Authority NI has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "ICT-20-022 - E-Books and Downloadable Audio Books for Libraries NI". This contract falls under the library services industry category and involves the provision of e-books and downloadable audio books for Libraries NI for an initial period from 1 January 2021 to 31 March 2022, with a potential extension of up to 36 months. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the contract was awarded on 28 May 2021. The purchasing locations enumerated are in the United Kingdom, specifically Belfast and Lisburn.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the digital publishing and audio content sectors, particularly those that specialise in library services, e-books, or audio book distribution. Companies capable of providing a diverse range of stock, coupled with robust marketing and usability metrics, will be well-positioned to compete in this market. The presence of both large enterprises and SMEs in the bidding process highlights a welcoming environment for varied business sizes to engage with the educational and library sectors.

## Notice

ICT-20-022 - E-Books and Downloadable Audio Books for Libraries NI for the period 1 January 2021 to 31 March 2022 with the option to extend for up to a further 36 months.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

ICT-20-022 - E-Books and Downloadable Audio Books for Libraries NI for the period 1 January 2021 to 31 March 2022 with the option to extend for up to a further 36 months.

Options: With the option to extend for up to a further 36 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012398-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 May 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £10,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EDUCATION AUTHORITY NI |
| Additional buyers | LIBRARIES NI |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT1 2NQ |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN0E Lisburn and Castlereagh |
| Local authority | Lisburn and Castlereagh |
| Electoral ward | Hilden |
| Westminster constituency | Lagan Valley |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland, TLN0 Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | BOLINDA; OVERDRIVE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 22113000 - Library books
- 72500000 - Computer-related services
- 92511000 - Library services

## Release History

- 3 Jun 2021 at 08:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012398-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:473216-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML

## Provenance

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