25041 Provision of Estock for Cambridgeshire County Council Library service
Cambridgeshire County Council is an upper tier Council in the East of England. The Authority's vision is to create a greener, fairer and more caring Cambridgeshire. It is responsible for the provision of a range of services including highways, adult and children's social care, transport and libraries. The Authority is inviting tenders for the provision of eLending services to support and enhance its public library offer. The Authority is looking to procure the widest possible offer/access to Estock resources for th...
Buyer
Cambridgeshire County Council
Value
£1,980,000
Published
19 Mar 2026
Closes
19 Jan 2026
Procurement details
Source
Find a Tender
Region
Cambridgeshire CC
Procurement method
Open
Category
Services
Contract starts
31 Mar 2026
Contract ends
31 Mar 2029
CPV classifications
22113000
Library books
22200000
Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines
32321300
Audio-visual materials
92511000
Library services
Lots
Lot 1 e-Audio
£385,000
Lot 1 covers the supply of a broad range of eBooks, including adult, junior, young adult, and graphic novel content. Providers must deliver a lending platform with full integration to the Authority's LMS, including automatic MARC record delivery. The lot also requires regular supplier-selected stock profiles, optional themed selections, and full user access...
Delivery: UKH12 · United Kingdom
Lot 2 eAudiobooks
£239,000
Lot 2 requires the provision of a wide catalogue of eAudiobooks across all age groups and genres. The provider must offer a fully integrated digital lending solution, including LCF-based LMS integration and MARC record availability. Monthly supplier-selected stock baskets and the ability to meet one-off selection needs are essential.
Delivery: UKH12 · United Kingdom
Lot 3 eMagazines
£73,000
Lot 3 involves supplying a wide selection of eMagazines, including a defined core list of required titles. Users must be able to access current and past issues via both web and app platforms. MARC records, LMS integration, and user-loan dashboard visibility are desirable additions.
Delivery: UKH12 · United Kingdom
Lot 4 eNewspapers
£73,000
Lot 4 covers the provision of a broad range of UK and international eNewspapers, alongside a required core list of titles. The service must enable user access to current and back issues across devices. As with magazines, LMS integration, MARC records, and full user verification features are desirable.
Delivery: UKH12 · United Kingdom
Documents
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Bidding documents
Tender notice on Find a Tender
9 Dec 2025
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Tender notice · UK4 · Web page
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
28 Aug 2025
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Market engagement notice · UK2 · Web page
Contract award notice on Find a Tender
19 Mar 2026
Contract award notice on Find a Tender
Award notice · UK6 · Web page
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