Libraries Scotland eNewspaper and eMagazine

Buyer

Scottish Library and Information Council

Value

£1,600,000

Closes

13 November 2026

Where

Glasgow, Scotland

Type

Open tender

In plain English

Scottish Library and Information Council wants a single supplier to provide digital magazines and newspapers to all 32 public libraries across Scotland. Library members will access these publications through their library service.

What the buyer wants

• Supply a digital platform or service that delivers eMagazines and eNewspapers to 32 separate public library services • Ensure the service is accessible to library members across Scotland • Manage content licensing, distribution, and user access across all participating libraries

Likely requirements

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This contract is worth £1.6 million and requires supplying a complex digital platform to 32 separate library services simultaneously: only established vendors with existing eMagazine or eNewspaper platforms and proven multi-library experience will be competitive.

How to bid

This is an open tender: any eligible business can respond directly to the buyer by the deadline, with no framework membership needed.

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