---
title: "SC21093 - E-Books and E-Audio Content"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03ea83"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2023-07-26"
---

# SC21093 - E-Books and E-Audio Content

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03ea83

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## Summary

The Kent County Council recently awarded a contract titled "SC21093 - E-Books and E-Audio Content" for the provision of E-Books and E-Audio Content for Kent Libraries, Archives and Registration (LRA). The procurement falls under the goods category and was conducted through a limited procurement method with an award procedure without prior publication. The tender was completed on July 26, 2023. The contracting process took place in Maidstone, United Kingdom, and suppliers BorrowBox and Overdrive Inc. are currently active participants in the contract.

This procurement opportunity can be particularly beneficial for businesses involved in providing digital content solutions such as E-Books and E-Audio Content. Companies with experience in library services and digital platforms would be well-suited to compete. Businesses looking to expand their presence in the printed matter and related products industry could seize this opportunity for growth. Kent County Council, as the buyer, plays a pivotal role in shaping the procurement landscape for this contract, offering a regional authority perspective as the contracting entity.

## Notice

Kent County Council required provision of E-Books and E-Audio Content for Kent Libraries, Archives and Registration (LRA). LRA delivers a range and depth of stock that reflects the rich and complex diversity of needs within the county of Kent and provide best value from stock resources by utilising information from performance indicators, in-house management information, knowledge of trade developments and needs of our users. Library Authorities are now expected to deliver seamless digital services as part of core offers.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Kent County Council procured the contract under the ESPO 'E-Books and E-Audiobooks and Print Books' framework (framework reference 376E_20).

### Procurement Information

Kent County Council procured the contract under the ESPO 'E-Books and E-Audiobooks and Print Books' framework (framework reference 376E_20), therefore a prior publication was not required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021664-2023 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME14 1XQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | Penenden Heath |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | TLJ4 Kent |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22000000 - Printed matter and related products

## Release History

- 26 Jul 2023 at 13:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021664-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kent.gov.uk

## Provenance

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