Award

Books, e-books and associated services

UNIVERSITY OF BRIGHTON

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Award

11 Dec 2025 at 14:38

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Brighton has concluded a procurement process titled "Books, e-books and associated services," targeting the provision of library books in Brighton, England. This selective procurement was executed as a call-off from a framework agreement and is now in the award stage. The procurement process has been classified under the CPV code 22113000, relating to library books, with a total contract value of £105,000. The contract spans from 1st November 2025 to 30th October 2029, and it concluded its tender period by 31st October 2025. The awarded contract was published on 11th December 2025.

This procurement presents an opportunity for suppliers specialising in goods for educational institutions, especially those capable of providing print and digital publications, to expand their business footprint within the academic sector. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited for this opportunity due to the procurement's suitability criteria. The successful supplier, a large-scale company, EBSCO International Inc, indicates the potential value such contracts can offer. Businesses that can efficiently fulfil library stock demands and align with academic standards will find similar opportunities beneficial for strategic growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Books, e-books and associated services

Notice Description

Print publications: standard suppliers for library stock

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-61b5b5c5-bad3-45f5-b1a8-2cc80c7e2285
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53ac2816-1301-4e3c-a2a8-adaf701bef2d
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
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
£105,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£105,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 30 Oct 2029 3-4 years
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
UNIVERSITY OF BRIGHTON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN2 4AT
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Moulsecoomb & Bevendean
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EBSCO INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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