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Service - Electronic Media

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

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10 Oct 2019 at 13:33

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process pertains to Newcastle University, which recently awarded a contract titled "Service - Electronic Media" for the provision of Cambridge Core E-Books covering the years 2019-2020. This contract falls within the library books category (CPV code 22113000) and has a value of £64,232. The procurement method used was a direct approach via a single tender action for low-value contracts. The contract period commenced on 4th July 2019 and concluded on 5th July 2019, with the tender period closing on 3rd July 2019. The service was delivered in the North East region of England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of educational resources, particularly those that specialise in library and electronic media products. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete in this market, as the contract sought suppliers to meet specific educational needs. Companies that can provide innovative digital resources and have a strong understanding of academic requirements may find considerable potential for growth by engaging in similar public procurement processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Service - Electronic Media

Notice Description

Cambridge Core E-Books 2019 - 2020

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-60897f04-56d6-401a-a91f-f9761162d53b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abc97d47-9547-44f1-a51c-51608ad7f8fb
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£64,232 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£64,232 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jul 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20196 years ago
Contract Period
3 Jul 2019 - 5 Jul 2019 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE
Postcode
NE1 7RU
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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