# Hampshire Library Service Digital Content \(eBooks, eAudiobooks, ePress\)

> A sourced UK public-sector contract award published by HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL](/buyers/hampshire-county-council/contract-awards)
- Contract winner: [Bolinda UK Ltd](/contract-winners/bolinda-uk/public-sector-contract-awards)
- Award value: £855,000
- Tender value: £855,000
- Award date: 31 March 2024
- Published: 14 April 2025
- Contract start: 1 April 2025
- Contract end: 31 March 2028
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: d7f4d886-7bb4-4c54-a814-54c985f6ddf9-838145
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-935a836b-202a-4564-b6c6-bef5b4e204ec

## Description

Hampshire County Council h's Library Service has awarded a contract to Bolinda UK Ltd to provide an eBook, eAudiobooks and ePress service to Hampshire residents\. Library authorities have a statutory duty under the Public Libraries and Museums Act 1964 to provide a comprehensive and efficient library service for all persons who live, work or study in the area \. "e" titles are included as a statutory provision\. This has been procured via a Direct Award from ESPO Framework 376E\_24, Lot 1\.5, for a term of 2 years plus an extension of 1 year \(3 years in total\)\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7f4d886-7bb4-4c54-a814-54c985f6ddf9-838145)