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Ebsco (Bloomsbury EBA via Gobi) Evidence based acquisition for 1-year for all colleges to 30/04/2026 under Books, e-Books and e-textbooks Framework - Lot 4.2 (LIB4044SU)

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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15 May 2025 at 10:42

Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England has completed the procurement process for a 1-year evidence-based acquisition contract under the Books, e-Books, and e-Textbooks Framework involving Bloomsbury resources via Gobi, with an end date of 30th April 2026. Positioned in the library and educational materials industry, this selective procurement was structured as a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total contract value of £61,890. The contract, located in Bristol, England, specifically at the Frenchay Campus with postcode BS16 1QY, was awarded to Ebsco Information Services on 30th April 2025, following its publication on 15th May 2025.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in academic publishing and library services. Given its nature as a framework agreement, it is particularly advantageous for suppliers who are seasoned in dealing with educational institutions' material requirements. Large-scale enterprises, such as those with a comprehensive portfolio of printed and digital media solutions, are well-suited to engage with this procurement framework, as the University's specification aligns with mass resource provision and evidence-based procurement strategies.

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Notice Title

Ebsco (Bloomsbury EBA via Gobi) Evidence based acquisition for 1-year for all colleges to 30/04/2026 under Books, e-Books and e-textbooks Framework - Lot 4.2 (LIB4044SU)

Notice Description

Ebsco (Bloomsbury EBA via Gobi) Evidence based acquisition for 1-year for all colleges to 30/04/2026 under Books, e-Books and e-textbooks Framework - Lot 4.2 (LIB4044SU)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c70a4e5-ba3a-430e-889b-1817775497ad
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

22100000 - Printed books, brochures and leaflets

92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£61,890 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£61,890 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 6-12 months
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 THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1QY
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EBSCO INFORMATION SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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