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Library Books and Ebooks

UNIVERSITY OF DERBY

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11 Jun 2025 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for this contract has been initiated by the University of Derby, situated on Kedleston Road, Derby, England. This process pertains to an awarded call-off contract titled "Library Books and Ebooks," focusing on the procurement of English language print books for library stock as well as individual and package purchases of digital formats. The procurement falls under the industry category "Library books" and is conducted through a selective method as part of the Hunter CSM framework, with EBSCO Subscription Services as the designated supplier. The procurement is at the award stage, with an active contract awarded on 1st May 2025, valued at £1,900,000, covering a contract period from 1st May 2025 to 30th April 2029, with key deliveries in the East Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses within the publishing and digital content sectors, especially those specialising in library books and electronic textbooks. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to engage with this contract, given the structure of the procurement process that supports such enterprises. Engagement in such contracts can facilitate business growth by expanding existing service offerings and enhancing competitive standing within the library and publication domains. Businesses with capabilities in sourcing and supplying both physical and digital publications, particularly those with experience in framework agreements, would find this opportunity valuable for strategic growth.

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Notice Title

Library Books and Ebooks

Notice Description

This is an awarded call off contract under the Hunter CSM framework reference LIB4044 SU Books, E-books, E-textbooks and associated services, Lot 1 English language print books for library stock and Lot 4.1 Individual title, DDA or package purchase for access on aggregator's own platform, primarily UK Languages

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-079374e1-e8d8-4612-8943-8e466caeb306
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca3959c6-195b-47c6-aacd-7e6b5418d7eb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products


CPV Codes

22113000 - Library books

22120000 - Publications

22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines

22900000 - Miscellaneous printed matter

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,900,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2029 4-5 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 DERBY
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@derby.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01332 591094

Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE22 1GB
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Allestree
Westminster Constituency
Mid Derbyshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EBSCO SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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