Award

Purchase of E-books

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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Award

08 Oct 2018 at 13:24

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Purchase of E-books" was conducted by the University Of The West Of England, located in Bristol, England. This project falls under the goods category, specifically relating to printed books, with a total contract value of £43,000. The procurement method used was a direct approach through a single tender action, as it was below the threshold. The contract period commenced on 24 August 2018 and is set to conclude on 31 July 2019. The award notice for this contract was published on 8 October 2018, indicating the completion of the tender process.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the supply of educational materials, particularly e-books and related services. Suppliers specialising in library services, digital content, and educational resources would be ideally positioned to compete for similar contracts, especially those with capabilities in direct tender offerings. Engaging with the University Of The West Of England could lead to further collaborations or contracts in the educational sector, which may enhance business growth in this domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of E-books

Notice Description

E-Books (PDA) for ACE until 31/07/2019.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2d0a716b-0728-4103-b94f-233aa28d8d2e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb8822c2-a746-452f-baaa-24c7170e8235
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

CPV Codes

22110000 - Printed books

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£43,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£43,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Aug 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Aug 20187 years ago
Contract Period
23 Aug 2018 - 31 Jul 2019 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
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

ASKEWS AND HOLTS LIBRARY SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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