---
title: "Libraries Scotland eNewspapers and eMagazines"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000834360"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SCOTTISH LIBRARY AND INFORMATION COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-19"
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# Libraries Scotland eNewspapers and eMagazines

Buyer: SCOTTISH LIBRARY AND INFORMATION COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000834360

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## Summary

The Scottish Library and Information Council, based in Glasgow, is planning a procurement process for a contract titled "Libraries Scotland eNewspapers and eMagazines." This procurement aims to provide a national solution for electronic newspapers and magazines to service all 32 library authorities in Scotland. The contract is expected to commence in April 2027, with options for extension. Currently in the planning stage, this contract represents a significant investment in public library services with a projected value of £1.6 million. The communications regarding this tender are set to begin in August 2026.

This procurement presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in digital services, particularly those offering multi-platform digital solutions. Companies skilled in content management systems, digital publishing, or providing remote access solutions may find this tender particularly advantageous. The centralised approach to managing eNewspapers and eMagazines under one contract could facilitate streamlined service deployment, offering potential growth and partnership opportunities with the Scottish public library services.

## Notice

The Scottish Library and Information Council is seeking to put in place a contract to provide a national solution for eNewspapers and eMagazines, bringing all 32 library authorities onto one managed contract. Providing a full and comprehensive package for eNewspaper and eMagazine library services. The goal is to award for an initial two year contract for the beginning of April 2027 with the option to extend for two further one year contracts.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Library and Information Council is seeking a supplier to provide a single national fully hosted eNewspapers and eMagazines service for all 32 Scottish public library services, enabling authenticated remote access for registered members via a multi-platform digital solution.. Scotland Excel are acting on behalf of Scottish Library and Information Council in the execution of this procurement exercise but will not be party to the contract or the management of the contract throughout its lifetime.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558348 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Aug 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH LIBRARY AND INFORMATION COUNCIL |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 2LB |
| 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 |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 22113000 - Library books
- 22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines
- 22213000 - Magazines
- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 19 Jun 2026 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558348

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558348
  Libraries Scotland eNewspapers and eMagazines - The Scottish Library and Information Council is seeking to put in place a contract to provide a national solution for eNewspapers and eMagazines, bringing all 32 library authorities onto one managed contract. Providing a full and comprehensive package for eNewspaper and eMagazine library services. The goal is to award for an initial two year contract for the beginning of April 2027 with the option to extend for two further one year contracts.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=834360
- http://www.scottishlibraries.org
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000834360

## Provenance

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