HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL · Awarded contract

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Provision of Digital Newspaper and Magazine Access for Hampshire Libraries via PressReader

Awarded 31 May 2023

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Awarded31 May 2023

Value£70,000.00

SupplierW F HOWES LIMITED

AgencyHAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

RegionSouth East

CategoryEducation & Training

Ended 5mo ago3y term

Awarded 31 May 2023Expired 30 May 2026

About

Hampshire County Council awarded a contract to W F Howes Limited for the provision of online access to digital newspapers and magazines through the PressReader platform for members of Hampshire Libraries.

The service allows library members to access over 6,000 titles, including foreign-language publications, using their membership number.

Usage is counted toward annual CIPFA statistics, which reflect the success of the library service.

The contract value was AUD 70,000.

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