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25041 Provision of Estock for Cambridgeshire County Council Library service

Cambridgeshire County Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Cambridgeshire County Council

Buyer Address: New Shire Hall Emery Crescent Enterprise Campus,, Alconbury Weald, Huntingdon, UKH12, PE28 4YE, United Kingdom

Contact Email: procurementandcommercial@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
660000.0 GBP
Gross: 770000 GBP
Published
09 Dec 2025, 18:58
Deadline
19 Jan 2026, 12:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
22113000 - Library books
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

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.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=dc1b7b27-1dd5-f011-813a-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081257-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot Title: e-Audio

Lot Description: 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.

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 385,000

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2029-03-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality (70%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Price (30%)

Lot Title: eAudiobooks

Lot Description: 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.

Lot 2 Status: active

Lot 2 Value (Gross): GBP 239,000

Lot 2 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 2 Contract End: 2029-03-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 2 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Quality (70%)

Lot 2 Award Criterion (price): Price (30%)

Lot Title: eMagazines

Lot Description: 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.

Lot 3 Status: active

Lot 3 Value (Gross): GBP 73,000

Lot 3 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 3 Contract End: 2029-03-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 3 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 3 Award Criterion (quality): Quality (70%)

Lot 3 Award Criterion (price): Price (30%)

Lot Title: eNewspapers

Lot Description: 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.

Lot 4 Status: active

Lot 4 Value (Gross): GBP 73,000

Lot 4 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 4 Contract End: 2029-03-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 4 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 4 Award Criterion (quality): Quality (70%)

Lot 4 Award Criterion (price): Price (30%)

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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