Published date: 14 April 2025

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


Closing: 21 March 2025, 2pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Library services - 92511000

Location of contract

South East

Value of contract

£855,000

Procurement reference

CS25259

Published date

14 April 2025

Closing date

21 March 2025

Closing time

2pm

Contract start date

1 April 2025

Contract end date

31 March 2028

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Call-off from a framework agreement

A mini-competition or direct purchase from a pre-established framework agreement.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No


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).


Award information

Awarded date

31 March 2024

Contract start date

1 April 2025

Contract end date

31 March 2028

Total value of contract

£855,000

This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.

Bolinda UK Ltd

Address

10 John Street
London
WC1N 2EB

Reference

Companies House number: 05086231

Value of contract

£855,000

Supplier is SME?

No

Supplier is VCSE?

No


About the buyer

Address

The Castle
WINCHESTER
SO23 8UJ
England

Email

strategic.procurement@hants.gov.uk

Website

www.hants.gov.uk