Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Cambridgeshire County Council
Shire Hall, Castle Hill
Cambridge
CB3 0AP
Contact
Mr Paul Tamanis-Laing
Paul.Tamanis-Laing@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1223715353
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://procontract.due-north.com/Login
Buyer's address
https://procontract.due-north.com/Login
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
21082 Provision for E-Lending services for the Library services
Reference number
DN581421
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 92511000 - Library services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Authority is looking for providers who can offers services in the area of E-Lending
resources.
The tender will be split into 3 lots:
Lot 1 Ebooks
Lot 2 EAudiobooks
Lot 3 EMagazines & eNewspapers
The Authority may award to multiple providers to each Lot in order to provide the widest
choice for its members.
The estimated value of all lots combined will be between £300,000 - £400,000 over the full
term.
However, bidders must be aware that the Budget is set on an annual basis and is subject to
change.
Budgets are set in February each year, and the Authority will discuss with successful
Providers what can be offered based on the set budget.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £300,000 / Highest offer: £400,000 taken into consideration
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 1 - eBooks
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 92511000 - Library services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot is for the supply of EBook services
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Criteria are state only in the procurement documents / Weighting: 70
Cost criterion - Name: Cost of service / Weighting: 30
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 2 - eAudiobooks
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 92511000 - Library services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot is for the supply of eAudioBook services
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality criteria are state only in the procurement document / Weighting: 70
Cost criterion - Name: Cost of services / Weighting: 30
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 3 - eMagazines & eNewspapers
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 92511000 - Library services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This is for eMagazines & eNewspaper services
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: All criteria are stated only in the procurement documents / Weighting: 70
Cost criterion - Name: Cost of services / Weighting: 30
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2021/S 000-030684
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
18130001447
Title
21082 E-Lending services for the Library services
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
28 March 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Bolinda Digital Ltd
The Pavilion, Newbury Business Park
Newbury
RG14 2PZ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £400,000
Lowest offer: £50,000 / Highest offer: £200,000 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
18130001447
Title
21082 E-Lending services for the Library services
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
28 March 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
OverDrive, inc
Round Foundry Media Centre
Leeds
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £400,000
Lowest offer: £50,000 / Highest offer: £200,000 taken into consideration
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Royal Court of Justice
The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Telephone
+44 2079476000
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
CEDR
70 Fleet Street
London
EC4Y 1EU
Country
United Kingdom