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Libraries Scotland eNewspapers and eMagazines

Scottish Library and Information Council · planning

Tender information last checkedLast checked 29 Sept 2026, 15:02.

Opportunity overview

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.

Classification

  • CPV79980000 — Subscription services
  • CPV22113000 — Library books
  • CPV22200000 — Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines
  • CPV22213000 — Magazines

Lots

  • 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.Value not stated

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
ocds-h6vhtk-06b919
Status
planned
Main Procurement Category
services

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Classification

Scheme
CPV
Id
79980000
Description
Subscription services

Communication

Future Notice Date
1 Aug 2026, 00:00

Covered By

GPA

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Description
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.
Status
planned

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
22200000
Description
Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
22213000
Description
Magazines
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
22113000
Description
Library books

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Scottish Library and Information Council
Id
GB-FTS-183566

Identifier

Legal Name
Scottish Library and Information Council

Address

Street Address
Suite 4.3, Turnberry House, 175 West George Street
Locality
Glasgow
Region
UKM82
Postal Code
G2 2LB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Contact

Telephone
+44 1416113160

Roles

buyer
centralPurchasingBody

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Charity
Entry 2
Scheme
COFOG
Id
01
Description
General public services

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Glasgow · UKM82 · G2 2LB · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKM

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. 058071-2026planning ·