871-NYC-CD Library E-Books, E-Audiobooks and E-Press

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    "title": "871-NYC-CD Library E-Books, E-Audiobooks and E-Press",
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      "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents",
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    "description": "The Authority is seeking information from organisations capable of supplying digital content, hosting and managing digital lending platforms, and providing associated support services for library customers and staff. The Authority wishes to understand whether suppliers can provide a combined solution encompassing both content provision and platform functionality, or whether alternative delivery models are available. The service may ultimately be procured as either: • A single integrated solution providing both e-Books and e-Audiobooks through one platform; • Separate Lots for e-Books, e-Audiobooks and E-Press; • Alternative models proposed by the market.",
    "communication": {
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      "name": "The North Yorkshire Council",
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        "locality": "Northallerton",
        "postalCode": "DL7 8AD",
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  "language": "en",
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      {
        "id": "081245-2026",
        "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081245-2026",
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        "noticeType": "UK2",
        "description": "Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender",
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        "datePublished": "2026-08-26T12:32:04+01:00"
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        "status": "scheduled",
        "dueDate": "2026-09-18T23:59:59+01:00",
        "description": "North Yorkshire Council (the Authority) is requesting information from suppliers to help determine the scope and feasibility of its requirement, to understand the range of potential solutions available in the market, and to assist with drafting a potential future tender specification for Library E-Books, E-Audiobooks and E-Press. The Authority intends to gather this information through written responses to this RFI. https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=108564&TID=100113624&B="
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