Award of Digital Library Content and Print Books Framework to Multiple Suppliers
Espo · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Digital Library Content and Print Books Framework to Multiple Suppliers
Awarded 01 Nov 2024
Expires in 1y 12mo4y term, 50% elapsed
Awarded 1 Nov 2024Expires 31 Oct 2028
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ESPO awarded a contract to Bolinda UK Ltd, A T Little & Sons Ltd (T/A Browns Books), Imagine Me Stories Ltd, OverDrive Global Limited, Ulverscroft Limited, and Waterstones Booksellers Limited for the renewal of its eBooks, eAudiobooks, and Print Books framework, including an ePress Sub-Lot.
The framework covers eBook solutions, eAudiobook solutions, ePress and associated solutions, combined eBook and eAudiobook solutions, combined eBook, eAudiobook and ePress solutions, fiction and curriculum books, and reference materials, handbooks, and manuals.
The contract value is AUD 24,000,000, which includes an option to extend for up to a further 24 months.
ESPO will monitor the financial stability of awarded suppliers through credit rating agency reports and reserves the right to suspend or remove suppliers based on significant changes.
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Award of Digital Library Content and Print Books Framework to Multiple Suppliers
Won by Bolinda UK Ltd,A T Little & Sons Ltd (T/A Browns Books),Imagine Me Stories Ltd,OverDrive Global Limited,Ulverscroft Limited,Waterstones Booksellers Limited · Espo
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