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English Language Print Books for Library Stock

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

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20 Oct 2022 at 12:17

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Southampton has recently awarded a contract for the supply of English language print books for library stock. The contract, with a total value of £600,000, was awarded to ProQuest LLC and A T Little & Sons Ltd T/A Browns Books. The procurement stage was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period will run from September 23, 2022, to September 20, 2026. The procurement was specifically for goods in the printed books category.

This tender for English language print books can be a lucrative opportunity for businesses that supply books or operate in the publishing sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are particularly well-suited to compete. The University of Southampton, as the buying organisation, is located in Southampton, England, with the delivery address being in postal code SO17 1BJ. Businesses interested in this tender should take note of the key dates, such as the tender period end date of August 25, 2022, and ensure compliance with the procurement requirements.

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Notice Title

English Language Print Books for Library Stock

Notice Description

Books - English Language Print Books for Library Stock SUPC framework agreement LIB4044 SU for the supply of Books, e-books, e-textbooks, and associated services, Lot 1 English language print books for library stock.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5dc0762f-a801-47ee-b705-6b6e9a932173
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf2645bf-83db-48ce-8543-bc153da1bca4
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

22110000 - Printed books

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Sep 20223 years ago
Contract Period
22 Sep 2022 - 20 Sep 2026 3-4 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 SOUTHAMPTON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO17 1BJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Portswood
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

A T LITTLE & SONS LTD T/A BROWNS BOOKS

PROQUEST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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