Library Books & eBooks

KEY INFORMATION

Library Books and eBooks

STATUS - Active

REFERENCE - NEPO418

NEPO418 Library Books and eBooks covers the provision and servicing of adult and children's fiction and non-fiction, eBooks, DVDs and Blu Rays to central delivery points, individual branch libraries, schools and other client establishments. Stock can be ordered both pre-publication and pre-release.

The solution comprises four lots as listed below:

Lot	Suppliers
Lot 1: Adult Fiction, Non-Fiction Books & Multimedia Materials	Askews & Holts Library Services Ltd Browns Books for Students
Lot 2: Children's Fiction, Non-Fiction Books & Multimedia Materials	Askews & Hols Library Services Ltd Browns Books for Students
Lot 3: Wrap Service; Fiction, Non-Fiction Books & Multimedia Materials	Askews & Holts Library Services Ltd Browns Books for Students
Lot 4 Sub-lot 4a: eBooks & eAudiobooks	Bolinda OverDrive Bibliotheca Ulverscroft
Lot 4 Sub-lot 4b: eMagazines & eNewspapers	Bolinda OverDrive
Lot 4 Sub-lot 4c: eComics	Bolinda OverDrive Bibliotheca

The benefits of using NEPO418:

NEPO has undertaken extensive market consultation in advance of procuring this solution, to ensure end-user requirements are met
Compliant route to market, removing the need to undertake a lengthy procurement process
Public sector buyers can appoint providers via further competition or direct award, to access flexibility and choice
NEPO undertake contract management, ensuring that members' needs are met and exceeded
The solution offers an attractive discount rate for both adult and children's books, based on a discount against RRP
Access to a full suite of Digital Content services and platforms