Pre-tender

Libraries Scotland eNewspapers and eMagazines

Details

Value
GBP 1,600,000
Topic
Library books
Published
19 June 2026

Tender description

The Scottish Library and Information Council is seeking to put in place a contract to provide a national solution for eNewspapers and eMagazines, bringing all 32 library authorities onto one managed contract. Providing a full and comprehensive package for eNewspaper and eMagazine library services. The goal is to award for an initial two year contract for the beginning of April 2027 with the option to extend for two further one year contracts. Lot 1: The Scottish Library and Information Council is seeking a supplier to provide a single national fully hosted eNewspapers and eMagazines service for all 32 Scottish public library services, enabling authenticated remote access for registered members via a multi-platform digital solution. Additional information: Scotland Excel are acting on behalf of Scottish Library and Information Council in the execution of this procurement exercise but will not be party to the contract or the management of the contract throughout its lifetime.

Timeline

  1. Completed: Pre-tender published19 June 2026
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About the buyer

Scottish Library and Information Council is a public sector buyer in United Kingdom publishing tenders and awards on Stotles. Explore their procurement activity and find more opportunities like this one.

Relevant CPV codes

  • 22113000 · Library books
  • 22200000 · Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines
  • 22213000 · Magazines
  • 79980000 · Subscription services

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