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