Award

Digital Content Online Access

UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER

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Award

19 Nov 2019 at 10:37

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the University of Manchester, which has appointed a supplier for digital content online access, specifically e-books for library use. This contract, awarded to Kortext Limited, was secured through a selective procurement method as a call-off from the SUPC Framework Agreement for library materials. The total contract value is £600,000, with a contract period from 1st September 2019 to 31st August 2020, and it offers the option to extend for two additional 12-month periods. The tender process concluded on 8th July 2019, and the award was publicly announced on 19th November 2019. The project falls within the goods category, specifically focusing on library books and electronic information services in the North West region of England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of digital educational resources, particularly those offering e-books and electronic information services. Companies that can provide innovative digital solutions or have expertise in library services will be well-positioned to compete in future tenders. The established partnership between the University of Manchester and Kortext Limited indicates a preference for reliable suppliers dedicated to enhancing digital access for authorised users, which illustrates a growing demand for high-quality educational content and services within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Digital Content Online Access

Notice Description

The University appointed a supplier for E-Books for library access for Authorised Users - title access on third party platform services. The appointment was by means of Direct Award from the SUPC Framework Agreement for : Books, E-Books, Standing Orders and Related Materials. The contract is for a 12 month period, ending 31/08/2020, with an option to extend for a further 2 x 12 month periods, if required.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-07288c7c-c365-4b4e-a94f-efa387287f5d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e17fd5f5-42c7-4521-b9e3-68d9e020f8a5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

22113000 - Library books

64216200 - Electronic information services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jul 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20196 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2019 - 31 Aug 2020 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M13 9PL
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Hulme
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Rusholme

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KORTEXT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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