376E_24 eBooks, eAudiobooks and Print Books

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Please note, this is a Prior Information Notice where the tender documentation is not yet available. However, interest in this opportunity (Expressions of interest) can still be registered here at this stage. ESPO is seeking to renew its eBooks, eAudiobooks and Print Books framework. It is anticipated that the new framework will be awarded during Summer 2024. ESPO is also considering extending the framework scope to include ePress and Serviced Library Stock. Prior to retendering, ESPO is seeking to engage with the supplier market to help inform the new framework to ensure that it best meets the needs of both suppliers and customers across the public sector. Suppliers responding to this opportunity will be invited to participate in the pre-market engagement which will take place between January and February 2024. The duration of the framework agreement is expected to be for 2 years (24 months), with the option to extend for up to a further 2 years (24 months). The total estimated value stated includes the option period. Note: for any questions relating to the operation of the Portal itself, ProContract, these should be submitted to Proactis, and the following link (URL) can be used for this for supplier support and system technical queries: https://www.proactis.com/uk/support-login/. Otherwise, any questions relating to this PIN should be submitted to ESPO by accessing the 'Messages' section once an Expression of interest has been completed. Keywords: 376E_24, Books, eAudiobooks, Library, ePress, eBooks