Published date: 25 May 2023

Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.


Closing: 19 May 2023, 2pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Library management system - 48161000

Location of contract

South East

Value of contract

£70,000

Procurement reference

CS21699

Published date

25 May 2023

Closing date

19 May 2023

Closing time

2pm

Contract start date

1 June 2023

Contract end date

31 May 2026

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Single tender action (below threshold)

A direct contract with a single supplier, without competition.

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

To provide a wide variety of digital magazines and newspapers through apps to members of Hampshire Libraries, by using their membership number.

Press Reader hosts a wider selection of newspapers and magazines, some in foreign languages. This service cannot be personalised by Hampshire but offers an extensive resource of over 6,000 titles. The services are very popular, and the issues are counted towards annual CIPFA statistics which are used as a reflection of the success of the Service.

Award information

Awarded date

19 May 2023

Contract start date

1 June 2023

Contract end date

31 May 2026

Total value of contract

£70,000

This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.

W F HOWES LIMITED

Address

Rearsby Business Park, Gaddesby Lane
LE7 4YH
GB

Reference

Companies House number: 03662159

Value of contract

£70,000

Supplier is SME?

Yes

Supplier is VCSE?

Yes

About the buyer

Contact name

Lucy Pick

Address

The Castle
WINCHESTER
SO238ZB
England

Email

Lucy.Pick@HANTS.GOV.UK