Provision of eBooks and eAudiobooks to Lancashire County Residents
Lancashire County Council · Awarded contract
AwardedProvision of eBooks and eAudiobooks to Lancashire County Residents
Awarded 30 Sep 2024
Awarded30 Sep 2024
Value£1,200,000.00
RegionNorth West
CategoryEducation & Training
Ended 1mo ago1y 12mo term
Awarded 30 Sept 2024Expired 29 Sept 2026
About
Lancashire County Council awarded a contract to Bolinda UK Ltd and Overdrive Global Ltd for the provision of eBooks and eAudiobooks to residents of Lancashire County.
The contract comprises two lots: Lot 1 covers a single-supplier arrangement for eBook material, while Lot 2 establishes a dual-supplier setup with primary and reserve suppliers for eAudiobook material.
The total contract value is £1,200,000.
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