AwardedAwarded 15 August 2025
Libraries Digital Content
Somerset Council · Local authority
In brief
Somerset Council awarded leisure and events work to Bolinda UK Ltd on 15 August 2025.
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What the notice says
Somerset Council is the lead authority for the Libraries West Consortium which also comprises Bath & North East Somerset Council, BCP (Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole) Council, Bristol City Council, Dorset Council, North Somerset Council and South Gloucestershire Council. Somerset Council is also working in partnership with Gloucestershire County Council (to procure E Books & E Audio Books) and Plymouth City Council (to procure E Magazines and E Newspapers).
An options paper which was circulated across the consortium, the decision was taken to go out to tender under ESPO Framework Agreement 376E_24 Digital Library Content and Print Books.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Bolinda UK Ltd (SME) 2 bids received | £2,000,000 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Contract award notice · notice 057228-2026
About the buyer
Somerset CouncilLast 12 months
Procurements
280Awards
220Suppliers it has used most for leisure and events
- Somerset Activity and Partnership1 contract
- Somerset Wildlife Trust1 contract
- inspired Metal1 contract
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From notice 057228-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 17 June 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.