Award

E-books: title-by-title, package, and DDA

ASTON UNIVERSITY

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Award

10 Jul 2023 at 15:54

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Aston University has awarded a contract for E-books under the Library books category. The tender, titled "E-books: title-by-title, package, and DDA," was completed through a selective procurement method. The contract value is £150,000, with a contract period starting from July 1, 2023, and ending on December 31, 2024. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with ProQuest LLC being the active supplier. The deadline for tender submission was June 30, 2023, and the delivery location is in Birmingham, England (Postal Code: B4 7ET).

This tender opportunity for E-books from Aston University is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations. Businesses dealing in Library books or related goods would find this procurement favourable. The contract period provides a stable revenue opportunity for suppliers like ProQuest LLC, offering them a chance to grow their business through a framework agreement call-off process. By engaging in this tender, businesses can leverage the contract's value of £150,000 to expand their market presence within the library books sector and strengthen their revenue streams.

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Notice Title

E-books: title-by-title, package, and DDA

Notice Description

LIB4044 SU Framework Call-Off Lot 4.1 - E-books: title-by-title, package, and DDA

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-52300134-ce4b-486d-8dbd-926175414522
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d362e111-84f7-4ba8-bf8e-aec76a64d00c
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products


CPV Codes

22113000 - Library books

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20232 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2023 - 31 Dec 2024 1-2 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
ASTON UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 7ET
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PROQUEST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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