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title: "Supply of Digital Publications and Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000642818"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000642818.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2021-02-05"
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# Supply of Digital Publications and Services

Buyer: GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000642818

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## Summary

The procurement process was initiated by Glasgow City Council for the tender titled "Supply of Digital Publications and Services". This contract encompasses the supply of various digital products, including e-Books, e-Audiobooks, e-Magazines, and e-Comics. The procurement process employed a selective method and was categorized under services. Key dates include the signing of contracts on 12th April 2018, with the status currently marked as complete for this procurement. All related services are expected to be delivered within the Glasgow region, postal code G2 1DU.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital media and publication services, particularly for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies that provide e-books, audiobooks, and digital magazines are especially well-placed to benefit from this contract. Given that the tender was awarded to several suppliers, it highlights an open competitive environment, making it an ideal opportunity for innovative and agile businesses looking to expand their presence in the digital publishing industry.

## Notice

supply of digital publications and services including but not limited to e-Books, e-Audiobooks and e-Magazines and e-Comics.

### Lot Information

E-Books

This lot is for the supply of E-Books and services

E-Audiobooks

This lot is for the supply of E-Audiobooks and services.

E-Magazines

This lot is for the supply of E-Magazines and services.

E-Comics

This lot is for the supply of E-Comics and services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB405971 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Apr 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £102,069 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 1DU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North East |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | BOLINDA; EBSCO INTERNATIONAL; OVERDRIVE; ULVERSCROFT LARGE PRINT BOOKS; W.F.HOWES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 64216200 - Electronic information services
- 79970000 - Publishing services
- 79980000 - Subscription services
- 92511000 - Library services

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB405971

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB405971
  Supply of Digital Publications and Services - supply of digital publications and services including but not limited to e-Books, e-Audiobooks and e-Magazines and e-Comics.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gcu.ac.uk/procurement
- http://www.glasgow.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000642818

## Provenance

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