Award

eBooks Platform Access

BIRKBECK COLLEGE

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Award

17 Nov 2021 at 16:20

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Birkbeck College is seeking suppliers for the provision of access to an eBooks platform, with the contract valued at £279,179. This procurement process falls within the services category, specifically under library books. The award was made on 24th August 2021, and the contract will run from 1st September 2021 to 31st August 2022. The procurement method utilised was selective, involving a call-off from an existing framework agreement.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in digital publishing and eLearning technology. Companies well-equipped to participate would typically have expertise in providing digital content, particularly educational materials, and services tailored for academic institutions. With a growing demand for online educational resources, businesses in this sector can leverage such tenders for expansion and visibility in the competitive procurement landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

eBooks Platform Access

Notice Description

Supplier will provide access to its platform and the various eBooks selected by the Customer

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0cf82108-819f-45fe-9231-dcf10fdc1f09
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f4a04d2-6299-4a5c-b66b-aef9d2077ca8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£279,179 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£279,179 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2021 - 31 Aug 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRKBECK COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC1E 7HX
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Bloomsbury
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KORTEXT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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