Libraries Scotland eNewspapers and eMagazines
Scottish Library and Information Council · All their open notices
What this is
The Scottish Library and Information Council (SLIC), with Scotland Excel acting as procurement manager, is seeking a supplier for a national eNewspapers and eMagazines service covering all 32 Scottish public library authorities under a single managed contract. The service will provide a fully hosted, multi-platform digital solution with authenticated remote access for library members. Initial 2-year contract from April 2027 with two 1-year extension options. Estimated value: £1,600,000. Contract notice anticipated 1 August 2026.
Key points
- Estimated value: £1.6 million; national eNewspapers and eMagazines for 32 Scottish libraries
- Supplier engagement sessions week of 29 June 2026 — contact Scotland Excel
- Contract notice anticipated 1 August 2026; contract start April 2027
Who can bid
Must provide national hosted eNewspaper and eMagazine digital service with authenticated remote access for all 32 Scottish public library authorities. Scotland Excel managing procurement on behalf of SLIC.
Money
Estimated value: £1,600,000 (2-year initial term). National contract covering all 32 Scottish public library authorities.
How to submit
Contract notice anticipated 1 August 2026. Register interest on PCS. Supplier engagement: contact flexibleprocurement@scotland-excel.org.uk to arrange call before noon 26 June 2026.
Clarifications
Contact: flexibleprocurement@scotland-excel.org.uk. Scottish Library and Information Council, Suite 4.3, Turnberry House, 175 West George Street, Glasgow G2 2LB. Reference: SC Ref:834360.
Contract period
Initial 2-year contract commencing April 2027 with two 1-year extension options (2+1+1).
Classification
CPV 79980000 — Subscription services 22200000 — Newspapers, professional journals, periodicals and magazines22213000 — Periodicals22113000 — Library books Scotland
Published on Public Contracts Scotland. The official notice is the authoritative version.