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Print book supply from GOBI Library Solutions from EBSCO

UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL

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29 Aug 2025 at 16:53

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bristol has completed a public procurement process for the supply of print publications via a call-off from a framework agreement. This contract, awarded to EBSCO International Inc, is valued at £65,000 and focuses on subscription services under the industry category of goods. The service location is the South West, United Kingdom, and the procurement was conducted selectively under the framework LIB4061 SU. The tender period ended on 31st July 2025, with the contract commencing on 1st August 2025 and concluding on 31st July 2026. The University of Bristol acts as the buying organisation, with contact available through their procurement office.

This tender creates opportunities for large-scale suppliers in the subscription services sector, particularly those capable of fulfilling selective procurement requirements. By engaging in such contracts with prominent institutions like the University of Bristol, businesses can secure long-term growth through consistent service provision. Although the opportunity was not identified as suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, companies that can meet the specific needs within a framework agreement will find this an excellent opportunity to enhance their business profile and secure significant contract value.

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Notice Title

Print book supply from GOBI Library Solutions from EBSCO

Notice Description

Supply of print publications from GOBI Library Solutions from EBSCO for Library use via SUPC Framework LIB4061 SU (lot 1)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-472c34da-fdcc-4178-a643-63191ca2cb51
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8fd9afb-8573-4cf0-83ff-4b4e14b1d596
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
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 BRISTOL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement-office@bristol.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5DS
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)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EBSCO INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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