--- title: "376E_24 Digital Library Content and Print Books" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-042bd8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-042bd8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-042bd8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-042bd8.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ESPO" published: "2024-11-21" --- # 376E_24 Digital Library Content and Print Books Buyer: ESPO Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-042bd8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-042bd8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-042bd8.json) ## Summary ESPO, a central purchasing body based in Leicester, is seeking suppliers for its "376E_24 Digital Library Content and Print Books" framework agreement. This procurement process falls under the services category, specifically for subscription services related to eBooks, eAudiobooks, and print books. The renewed framework, set to be awarded in Autumn 2024, spans various lots including digital lending platforms and physical books for educational establishments and public libraries across the UK. This process has moved through multiple stages, culminating in the award phase as of November 2024, with contracts already signed with various suppliers. The total value of the framework is estimated at £24,000,000, with individual lots valued between £720,000 and £7,200,000. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in digital and physical library content to expand their market presence within the UK public sector. SMEs, in particular, have shown strong engagement, as evidenced by the number of successful bids from smaller enterprises. The framework's wide scope caters to diverse entities, from local authorities to educational institutes, enabling suppliers to cater to comprehensive and diverse user needs. Companies such as Bolinda UK Ltd, OverDrive Global Ltd, and others have secured positions, highlighting the competitive yet inclusive nature of this procurement process. This tender is ideal for businesses with strong digital content solutions and physical book catalogues aiming to service public sector needs. ## Notice ESPO is seeking to renew its eBooks, eAudiobooks and Print Books framework, with the addition of an ePress Sub-Lot. It is anticipated that the new framework will be awarded during Autumn 2024. ### Lot Information Lot 1 ESPO is seeking to renew its eBooks, eAudiobooks and Print Books framework. It is anticipated that the new framework will be awarded during Summer 2024. ESPO is also considering extending the framework scope to include ePress and Serviced Library Stock. Prior to retendering, ESPO is seeking to engage with the supplier market to help inform the new framework to ensure that it best meets the needs of both suppliers and customers across the public sector. Suppliers responding to this opportunity will be invited to participate in the pre-market engagement which will take place between January and February 2024. Lot 1.1 - eBook Solutions This lot is for digital lending platforms to provide eBook accessibility to education and public library service users. Solutions will offer a range of eBook titles via a portal, where service users will be able to reserve and check-out content virtually on a range of devices including smart phones, e-readers, tablets and desktop computers. This lot is expected to be used by schools and public libraries. Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated values stated include the option period. Lot 1.2 - eAudiobook Solutions This lot is for digital lending platforms to provide eAudiobook accessibility to education and public library service users. Solutions will offer a range of eAudiobook titles via a portal, where service users will be able to reserve and check-out content virtually on a range of devices including smart phones, e-readers, tablets and desktop computers. This lot is expected to be used by schools and public libraries. Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated values stated include the option period. Lot 1.3 - ePress and Associated Solutions This lot is for digital lending platforms to provide ePress accessibility to education and public library service users. Solutions will offer a range of ePress titles via a portal, where service users will be able to access content virtually on a range of devices including smart phones, e-readers, tablets and desktop computers. This lot is expected to be used by schools and public libraries. Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated values stated include the option period. Lot 1.4 - Combined eBook and eAudiobook Solutions This lot will be used by customers who require a comprehensive system that combines the functionalities offered by both lots 1.1 and 1.2. Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated values stated include the option period. Lot 1.5 - Combined eBook, eAudiobook and ePress Solutions This lot will be used by customers who require a comprehensive system that combines the functionalities offered by lots 1.1, 1.2 and 1.3. Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated values stated include the option period. Lot 2.1 - Fiction and Curriculum Books This lot will cover both children's and adult fiction titles, textbooks, revision guides and reading scheme sets used in schools and colleges by students. This lot will largely be used by education customers. Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated values stated include the option period. Lot 2.2 - Reference Materials, Handbooks and Manuals This lot will cover the requirements of education customers for materials such as dictionaries, and encyclopaedias as well as non-education customers such as local authority departments and central governments bodies for reference books related to their area of work (e.g. social care). Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated values stated include the option period. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037638-2024 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | 28 Aug 2024 | | Future notice date | 23 May 2024 | | Award date | 7 Nov 2024 | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £24,000,000 | | Lots value | £24,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £16,800,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled, Planned | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ESPO | | Locality | LEICESTER | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE19 1ES | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland | | Local authority | Blaby | | Electoral ward | Enderby | | Westminster constituency | South Leicestershire | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 6 | | Supplier names | A T LITTLE & SONS LTD (T/A BROWNS BOOKS; BOLINDA; IMAGINE ME STORIES; OVERDRIVE GLOBAL; ULVERSCROFT; WATERSTONES BOOKSELLERS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 22 - Printed matter and related products - 48 - Software package and information systems - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 22100000 - Printed books, brochures and leaflets - 22110000 - Printed books - 22112000 - Textbooks - 22114000 - Dictionaries, maps, music books and other books - 22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines - 48160000 - Library software package - 79980000 - Subscription services - 92511000 - Library services ## Release History - 21 Nov 2024 at 11:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037638-2024 - 23 Jul 2024 at 11:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022823-2024 - 9 Jan 2024 at 17:14 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000719-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://www.eastmidstenders.org/ - https://www.espo.org/ - https://www.espo.org/amfile/file/download/file/9608/ - https://www.espo.org/legal - https://www.justice.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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