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26-29 Library Books - e-Textbooks

UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON ENTERPRISE LIMITED

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23 Oct 2026 at 15:47

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Wolverhampton Enterprise Limited procured digital textbooks and course materials for its teaching, learning and research provision. The supply supports curriculum delivery, independent study and academic research, giving enrolled students and academic staff access to core academic content from reputable authors and publishers. The requirement is for e-textbooks rather than general library services or printed books. Delivery is for the University in Wolverhampton, in the West Midlands. The procurement sits within the broader area of academic textbooks and library books (CPV 22112000).

The procurement is complete and was awarded to VitalSource Technologies Limited. The University used a direct award call-off from the SUPC framework for Books, e-Book and Associated Services. The award date was 1 October 2026, with the award published on 23 October 2026. The awarded value is £1,160,000. The contract runs from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2028, comprising a one-year term with an optional 12-month extension. The tender deadline was 31 August 2026. The opportunity was marked suitable for SMEs. It was evaluated through the framework call-off route; no separate award criteria are recorded.

For suppliers of academic e-textbooks and digital course materials, this award demonstrates a substantial university requirement focused on providing core content to students and academic staff. A credible competitor would need to supply a broad, relevant catalogue of published academic material and support curriculum use, independent study and research access. The buyer’s emphasis on reputable authors and publishers means content quality and dependable publishing relationships are central to the requirement. The selected provider is an SME, showing that this scale of supply is not necessarily confined to the largest firms. Experience serving higher education libraries and delivering digital access to academic content would therefore be directly relevant when competing for this buyer’s requirement again.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

26-29 Library Books - e-Textbooks

Notice Description

Library Books contracts form a core component of the University's provision of teaching, learning and research resources. They enable the University to supply enrolled students and academic staff with access to published content that supports curriculum delivery, independent study and academic research, ensuring sources are obtained from reputable authors and publishers. E-Textbooks covers the provision of digital textbooks and course materials to support teaching, learning, and student access to core academic content across the University. Direct Award through the SUPC framework for Books, e-Book and Associated Services (LIB4061 SU). Term: 1 Year, plus optional 12 month extension (1+1). Contract Award is retrospective to the Contract start date

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-165c7d47-8f42-44f5-806d-dd9b3a4ead47
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a950252-b62a-44ad-87e6-9289aadcd67e
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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

22112000 - Textbooks

22113000 - Library books

92511000 - Library services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,160,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,160,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Oct 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 2-3 years
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
UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON ENTERPRISE LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV1 1LY
Postcode Area
Wolverhampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG39 Wolverhampton
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Wolverhampton
Electoral Ward
St Peters
Westminster Constituency
Wolverhampton West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VitalSource Technologies LLC

Further Information

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