376E_24 Digital Library Content and Print Books

Description

ESPO is seeking to renew its eBooks, eAudiobooks and Print Books framework, with the addition of an ePress Sub-Lot. It is anticipated that the new framework will be awarded during Autumn 2024. To tender: (a) Go to https://www.eastmidstenders.org/; (b) Register (if not already registered on ProContract); (c) Search for tender opportunity '376E_24' (via "View Opportunities" from the 'EastMidsTenders' Portal); (d) Express an interest (if not already completed via the previously Published PIN); (e) Download the tender documents (from the ProContract Activity summary screen, once an Expression of interest has been completed). Lot 1.1: Lot 1.1 - eBook Solutions This lot is for digital lending platforms to provide eBook accessibility to education and public library service users. Solutions will offer a range of eBook titles via a portal, where service users will be able to reserve and check-out content virtually on a range of devices including smart phones, e-readers, tablets and desktop computers. This lot is expected to be used by schools and public libraries. Lot 1.2: Lot 1.2 - eAudiobook Solutions This lot is for digital lending platforms to provide eAudiobook accessibility to education and public library service users. Solutions will offer a range of eAudiobook titles via a portal, where service users will be able to reserve and check-out content virtually on a range of devices including smart phones, e-readers, tablets and desktop computers. This lot is expected to be used by schools and public libraries. Lot 1.3: Lot 1.3 - ePress and Associated Solutions This lot is for digital lending platforms to provide ePress accessibility to education and public library service users. Solutions will offer a range of ePress titles via a portal, where service users will be able to access content virtually on a range of devices including smart phones, e-readers, tablets and desktop computers. This lot is expected to be used by schools and public libraries. Lot 1.4: Lot 1.4 - Combined eBook and eAudiobook Solutions This lot will be used by customers who require a comprehensive system that combines the functionalities offered by both lots 1.1 and 1.2. Lot 1.5: Lot 1.5 - Combined eBook, eAudiobook and ePress Solutions This lot will be used by customers who require a comprehensive system that combines the functionalities offered by both lots 1.1, 1.2 and 1.3. Lot 2.1: Lot 2.1 - Fiction and Curriculum Books This lot will cover both children's and adult fiction titles, textbooks, revision guides and reading scheme sets used in schools and colleges by students. This lot will largely be used by education customers. Lot 2.2: Lot 2.2 - Reference Materials, Handbooks and Manuals This lot will cover the requirements of education customers for materials such as dictionaries, and encyclopaedias as well as non-education customers such as local authority departments and central governments bodies for reference books related to their area of work (e.g. social care).