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eBooks eAudiobooks and Print Books

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376E_20
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This framework offers the supply of eBooks and eAudiobooks and is designed primarily for use by Local Authorities or School Library Services. It offers flexibility and convenience as well as access to pre-approved suppliers who have been selected for their ability to provide customers with a digital lending platform.

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Framework Accordion Title

Digital Books (Lot 1): This framework Lot offers the supply of eBooks and eAudiobooks and is designed primarily for Local Authorities or School Library Services. Print Books (Lot 2): Featuring an extensive list of products and genres, the framework offers a ‘one stop shop’ where you can pick up all your requirements for books in one place and still achieve value for money (with up to 35% discount on selected titles).

Lot 1.1 eBooks

Digital lending platforms to provide eBooks to education and public library service users. Solutions 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.

Lot 1.2 eAudiobooks

Digital lending platforms to provide eAudiobooks to education and public library service users. Solutions offer a range of eAudiobook titles via a portal, where service users can reserve and check-out content virtually on a range of devices including smart phones, e-readers, tablets and desktop computers.

Lot 1.3 eBooks and eAudiobooks

This Lot is designed if you require a comprehensive system that combines the functionalities offered by both Lots 1.1 and 1.2.

Lot 2.1 Fiction and Curriculum Books

Includes children's and adult fiction titles, textbooks, revision guides and reading scheme sets used in schools and colleges by students.

Lot 2.2 Reference Materials, Handbooks and Manuals

This Lot includes dictionaries, encyclopaedias, reference books.

  • Features an extensive list of products across many genres including fiction, curriculum, manuals and much more.
  • Acts as a ‘one stop shop’, allowing you to source all your book requirements in one place.
  • Includes eBooks and audiobooks from suppliers who have been selected for their ability to provide modern digital lending platforms.
  • Includes great discounts, with as much as 35% off some titles.
  • Offers a direct award option, which allows you to efficiently select your preferred supplier and access their services through the relevant Lot to save time.
  • Bibliotheca
  • Bolinda UK
  • Browns Books for Students
  • EBSCO International Inc
  • OverDrive
  • Waterstones
  • WF Howes Ltd

If you’d like to contact us, quote reference Framework 376E_20 and enquire at;

Charlotte Springthorpe Charlotte Springthorpe 0116 294 4008

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eBooks eAudiobooks and Print Books

376E_20
Key Facts
Framework 376E_20
Start Date 04/11/2020
End Date 03/11/2024
Contract Notice 2020/S 134-331329
Award Notice 2020/s 238-589532
Procurement Type Direct Award