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Proquest LLC (Clarivate) EBK PO3 25-26 - PP - September invoice

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England has completed a procurement process titled "Proquest LLC (Clarivate) EBK PO3 25-26 - PP - September invoice", classified under the industry category of textbooks and library books. This procurement, falling under selective procurement methods, involved a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £33,426.49, covers services within the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement progressed from the tender period ending on 30th October 2025 to the active award stage on 30th October 2025. The contract period spanned from 31st October 2025 to 1st November 2025, and the final award update was published on 1st December 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for SMEs, given its suitability criteria and the procurement method allowing for a streamlined process under an established framework. Businesses specialising in educational materials, particularly textbooks and library books, would find this tender appealing. The involvement of a prominent educational institution like the University of the West of England can provide a reputable client base and potential for ongoing collaboration, enhancing business growth opportunities in the academic and educational services sectors.

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Notice Title

Proquest LLC (Clarivate) EBK PO3 25-26 - PP - September invoice

Notice Description

Proquest LLC (Clarivate) EBK PO3 25-26 - PP - September invoice - covered by HE contracted Lot 4.1 Ref: LIB4044 SU

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-588ccbc0-3e81-46e5-862a-8e27601efe7c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b497485b-d1d4-47c7-ba08-24ebd5059f49
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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products


CPV Codes

22112000 - Textbooks

22113000 - Library books

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£33,426 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£33,425 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
31 Oct 2025 - 1 Nov 2025 30 days
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 THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
Harry Dunstan
Contact Email
purchasing@uwe.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PROQUEST LLC (GBP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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