Scope
Reference
25041
Description
This tender is for the E-stock resources used by the Library services. It will cover E-Audio, E-Books, and E-Magazines & Newspapers. Spilt over a minimum of 3 lots, and would look to award up to two providers for each lot. This tender will not be establishing a framework, but contractual arrangements with the successful number of providers to maximise the offering to the Library service's users. The contract will be for initial three(3) year term with the option to extend for a further twelve (12) months. The new service is to commence from 1st April 2026
Total value (estimated)
- £458,333 excluding VAT
- £550,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- 3 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 92511000 - Library services
- 22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines
- 32321300 - Audio-visual materials
Contract locations
- UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
Engagement
Engagement deadline
26 September 2025
Engagement process description
Bidders are asked to read the Premarket document and provide responses via the MS forms questionnaire.
All information can be found on the Authority's Etendering system ProContract see link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=f9553315-0584-f011-813a-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
18 November 2025
Contracting authority
Cambridgeshire County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJVB-3262-VGVJ
New Shire Hall
Huntingdon
PE28 4YE
United Kingdom
Contact name: Paul Tamanis-Laing
Email: paul.tamanis-laing@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
Website: https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/
Region: UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government