Award

Award Notice for E-textbook access

UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER

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Award

11 Sep 2024 at 14:05

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Chester has completed a procurement process for "Award Notice for E-textbook access" under an established framework agreement. This procurement falls under the industry category of textbooks, with additional classification for electronic information services. The contract, valued at £220,000, was awarded to Kortext Limited, covering a period from 1st September 2024 to 31st August 2026, including an optional extension. The procurement method was selective, specifically a call-off from the framework agreement. Key dates include the tender end date of 29th August 2024 and the award date of 11th September 2024. The procurement is aimed at services in the North West of the United Kingdom.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in educational resources, particularly those providing e-textbooks and electronic information services. SMEs and VCSEs are especially well-suited to compete in this space, benefiting from the structured framework agreement that ensures comprehensive and ongoing demand for electronic educational resources. The contract not only secures significant revenue but also positions suppliers as key partners to a reputable academic institution, enhancing their market credibility and potential for future collaborations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award Notice for E-textbook access

Notice Description

This Award Notice follows the University of Chester placing a direct award with Kortext Limited under Lot 5 - E-textbook access, usually priced by specified number of core users and delivered via an e-textbook platform of the Books, E-books, E-textbooks, and Associated Services framework agreement. The University can access this agreement as a member of NWUPC. In line with the guidance provided by SUPC this direct award is made under the framework Terms and Conditions. All values in this award notice have been rounded up and the contract end date includes the optional extension period.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-26d764be-1e7d-4fa9-a032-a4a671d02d5a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d9b4ac2-57bb-4f95-b58a-3d6f09348c8c
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

22112000 - Textbooks

64216200 - Electronic information services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£220,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£220,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2026 1-2 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 CHESTER
Contact Name
Procurement Services
Contact Email
procurement@chester.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01244 512395

Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTER
Postcode
CH1 4BJ
Post Town
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Chester City & the Garden Quarter
Westminster Constituency
Chester North and Neston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KORTEXT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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