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title: "25041 Provision of Estock for Cambridgeshire County Council Library service"
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# 25041 Provision of Estock for Cambridgeshire County Council Library service

Buyer: CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058f7d

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## Summary

Cambridgeshire County Council, located in Alconbury Weald, Huntingdon, UK, recently completed the procurement process for '25041 Provision of Estock for Cambridgeshire County Council Library Service.' This involves enhancing the library offer by procuring eLending services to provide a wide range of eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines, and eNewspapers, for the residents of Cambridgeshire. The open procurement method was employed, divided into four lots. Key dates include the award notice published on 19th March 2026, with contracts starting from 1st April 2026, running until 31st March 2029, and the possibility of renewal for an additional 12 months. The procurement falls under services in the UKH12 region and is geared towards public sector and digital content provision.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for providers in digital content and library service sectors, offering the chance to deliver innovative digital solutions supported by both website and app platforms. Ideal businesses are those with expertise in digital library services, and SMEs will find this particularly attractive due to the contracts being awarded to companies like OverDrive Global Ltd., Bolinda UK Ltd., and Ulverscroft Limited. With a focus on accessibility and efficiency, businesses providing digital content and user-friendly platforms for library services can expand their reach in the public sector. The inclusion of a possible extension to include Large print and spoken word services reflects potential future growth areas for providers.

## Notice

Cambridgeshire County Council is an upper tier Council in the East of England. The Authority's vision is to create a greener, fairer and more caring Cambridgeshire. It is responsible for the provision of a range of services including highways, adult and children's social care, transport and libraries. The Authority is inviting tenders for the provision of eLending services to support and enhance its public library offer. The Authority is looking to procure the widest possible offer/access to Estock resources for the residents of the County in the most effective and efficient manner. Bidders will be required to provide and deliver a high-quality digital lending solution that is accessible via both website and mobile application, compatible with iOS and Android devices, allowing for the lending, searching and management of eLending format specific to the Lot they are bidding for. This opportunity is open to bidders with experience in digital content provision, delivering innovative, user-friendly and inclusive digital library services and public section service delivery to the residents of Cambridgeshire. The contract opportunity is divided into four distinct Lots: eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines, and eNewspapers. The Authority reserves the right to add the following additional requirements to the Service under this Contract during the Contract Period to provide Large print and spoken word services in addition to the services described in these procurement documents, based on needs and future market routes available to the Council.

### Lot Information

e-Audio

Lot 1 covers the supply of a broad range of eBooks, including adult, junior, young adult, and graphic novel content. Providers must deliver a lending platform with full integration to the Authority's LMS, including automatic MARC record delivery. The lot also requires regular supplier-selected stock profiles, optional themed selections, and full user access via web and app.

Renewal: The Authority may choose to extend the contract in any monthly duration up to the total but not exceeding twelve (12) months.

eAudiobooks

Lot 2 requires the provision of a wide catalogue of eAudiobooks across all age groups and genres. The provider must offer a fully integrated digital lending solution, including LCF-based LMS integration and MARC record availability. Monthly supplier-selected stock baskets and the ability to meet one-off selection needs are essential.

Renewal: The Authority may choose to extend the contract in any monthly duration up to the total but not exceeding twelve (12) months.

eMagazines

Lot 3 involves supplying a wide selection of eMagazines, including a defined core list of required titles. Users must be able to access current and past issues via both web and app platforms. MARC records, LMS integration, and user-loan dashboard visibility are desirable additions.

Renewal: The Authority may choose to extend the contract in any monthly duration up to the total but not exceeding twelve (12) months.

eNewspapers

Lot 4 covers the provision of a broad range of UK and international eNewspapers, alongside a required core list of titles. The service must enable user access to current and back issues across devices. As with magazines, LMS integration, MARC records, and full user verification features are desirable.

Renewal: The Authority may choose to extend the contract in any monthly duration up to the total but not exceeding twelve (12) months.

### Planning Information

Bidders are asked to read the Premarket document and provide responses via the MS forms questionnaire.
All information can be found on the Authority's Etendering system ProContract see link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=f9553315-0584-f011-813a-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True
https://forms.office.com/e/igWgfvbtEa

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025436-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Award date | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £660,000 |
| Lots value | £697,000 |
| Awards value | £660,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | ALCONBURY WEALD, HUNTINGDON |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE28 4YE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | Huntingdonshire |
| Electoral ward | The Stukeleys |
| Westminster constituency | Huntingdon |
| Delivery location | TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | BOLINDA; OVERDRIVE GLOBAL; ULVERSCROFT LIMITED (ULIBRARY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 22113000 - Library books
- 22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines
- 32321300 - Audio-visual materials
- 92511000 - Library services

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2026 at 16:41 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025436-2026
- 9 Dec 2025 at 18:58 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081257-2025
- 28 Aug 2025 at 13:50 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052045-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025436-2026
  19th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081257-2025
  9th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052045-2025
  28th August 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=dc1b7b27-1dd5-f011-813a-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True

## Notice URLs

- https://forms.office.com/e/igWgfvbtEa
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=f9553315-0584-f011-813a-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True
- https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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