Hampshire Library Service Digital Content (eBooks, eAudiobooks, ePress)
Estimated value
£855k
Awarded value
£855k
Suppliers
1
Lots
1
Published
14 Apr 2025
Description
Hampshire County Council h's Library Service has awarded a contract to Bolinda UK Ltd to provide an eBook, eAudiobooks and ePress service to Hampshire residents. Library authorities have a statutory duty under the Public Libraries and Museums Act 1964 to provide a comprehensive and efficient library service for all persons who live, work or study in the area . "e" titles are included as a statutory provision. This has been procured via a Direct Award from ESPO Framework 376E_24, Lot 1.5, for a term of 2 years plus an extension of 1 year (3 years in total).
Scope
- Reference
- CS25259
- Total value
- £855,000 excluding VAT
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 31 Mar 2025 to 30 Mar 2028
- CPV classifications
- 92511000
- Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission & procedure
- Submission deadline
- 21 Mar 2025, 2:00 pm
Award details
Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.
Awarded value
£855k
Award date
31 Mar 2024
Contract start
31 Mar 2025
Contract end
30 Mar 2028
Awarded suppliers· 1 supplier
Awarded 31 Mar 2024 · Contract period 31 Mar 2025 — 30 Mar 2028
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Full notice and award history for this contracting authority is on the buyer profile.
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