Award

eBooks Platform Access

BIRKBECK COLLEGE

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Award

27 Sep 2024 at 15:21

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Birkbeck College has completed the procurement process for the eBooks Platform Access, classified under the Library books industry category. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage is Award, with the contract awarded on 19th August 2024. The contract is set to commence on 1st September 2024 and will run until 31st July 2025. The total contract value is £185,190 GBP. The project location is London, with the main site being Birkbeck College in WC1E 7HX.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in library and educational technologies to enhance their growth potential. Birkbeck College selected KORTEXT LIMITED as the supplier, which indicates a preference for experienced entities capable of delivering comprehensive eBooks platform solutions. Businesses that can provide innovative and efficient digital reading platforms and services would find such tenders lucrative, especially those focused on academic environments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

eBooks Platform Access

Notice Description

eBooks Platform Access

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-233b475c-55ac-4a96-8635-3e9f5b26990a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f39f87e-84d0-472a-81d2-49dbeada4bec
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£185,190 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£185,190 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2024 - 31 Jul 2025 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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