Competition with a shortlist
Competitive procedure with a selection stage: suppliers were shortlisted before being invited to bid.
Key facts
- Buyer
- Hampshire County Council · Regional or local authority
- Supplier
- Bolinda UK Ltd. SME
- Value
- £855,000
- Procedure
- Call-off from a framework agreement
- Sector
- Recreation, culture & sport · Library services (CPV 92511000)
- Region
- South East
- Official notice
- View on Contracts Finder
- Timeline
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- Contract date31 Mar 2024
- Published14 Apr 2025Published 379 days after the contract date
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).
About the supplier
Bolinda UK Ltd.: every public contract they have won, plus their Companies House record (company 05086231).