Award

Library books and e-books

UNIVERSITY OF DERBY

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19 Sep 2024 at 07:19

Award

13 Oct 2023 at 09:34

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Derby has awarded a contract for the provision of library books and e-books under the framework agreement HE Contracts Ref: LIB4044 SU. The contract, titled "Library books and e-books," falls under the industry category of Printed Matter and Related Products (CPV code: 22000000). It covers both physical books and digital e-textbook access, with delivery to the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. This procurement process, conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement, reached the award stage and is now complete. The contract period started on 1st September 2023 and will conclude on 1st September 2027, with a total contract value of £1,680,000. Key dates included the tender period ending on 31st August 2023 and the award publication on 13th October 2023.

This tender provides significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as the suitability criteria include SME-friendly terms. The focus on e-books and related services suggests that technology-forward companies specialising in educational content, digital platforms, and library services are well-suited to compete. Businesses with a strong presence in the East Midlands region or those capable of delivering high-quality digital solutions will find this contract particularly beneficial for growth. Given the duration and value of the contract, this is a prime opportunity for companies looking to establish or expand their services with a reputable institution like the University of Derby.

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Notice Title

Library books and e-books

Notice Description

This is an awarded contract notice for library books and ebooks under Framework agreement HE Contracts Ref: LIB4044 SU, FTS Reference: 2021/S 000-014808 Books, E-books, E-textbooks, and Associated Services, Lot 5 E-textbook access, usually priced by specified number of core users and delivered via an e-textbook platform. Updated to include lot 4.1.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68c96b4a-b4ac-4439-869f-b1d877c8bdc3
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

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,680,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2023 - 1 Sep 2027 4-5 years
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 DERBY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE22 1GB
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Allestree
Westminster Constituency
Mid Derbyshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KORTEXT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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