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RHUL-26035 EBSCO Library Library Stock Publications

Royal Holloway and Bedford New College

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14 Sep 2026 at 15:02

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Summary of the contracting process

Royal Holloway and Bedford New College bought library stock publications and related hard-copy materials for its university library. The requirement covers printed publications and other physical library materials, including maps, music scores, DVDs and CDs. The main category is printed books, brochures and leaflets (CPV 22100000). Delivery is for Royal Holloway University of London in Egham, serving the South East of England. The procurement was awarded to EBSCO International Inc. through the SUPC Library Books, e-Books and Associated Services framework, reference LIB4061. This is a goods requirement focused on supplying a broad range of physical library resources rather than library staffing, systems or facilities management.

This procurement has been completed and awarded. Royal Holloway and Bedford New College selected EBSCO International Inc. The award was made on 14 September 2026 for £300,000. The contract runs from 19 August 2026 to 31 July 2029. The tender submission deadline was 18 August 2026. The route was recorded as an other procurement method and the requirement was placed through the SUPC Library Books, e-Books and Associated Services framework, LIB4061. The published scope covers print publications and other hard materials, including maps, music scores, DVDs and CDs. The recorded award is active, and the procurement itself is complete.

This award shows sustained university demand for a comprehensive library-supplies service covering printed publications and a varied range of physical media and specialist materials. A credible competitor for this requirement would need reliable access to books and other print stock, together with the ability to source and supply maps, music scores, DVDs and CDs as a coordinated service. Strong catalogue coverage, dependable fulfilment, stock management and distribution to a university library would be important capabilities. The route also shows that suppliers seeking comparable work with Royal Holloway should understand the SUPC library-books, e-books and associated-services framework and be able to operate within its purchasing arrangements. The scale suits an established library supplier with broad product reach and operational capacity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RHUL-26035 EBSCO Library Library Stock Publications

Notice Description

Awarded to EBSCO International Inc. for Print publications and other hard materials including maps, music scores, DVD's, CD's; via SUPC Library Books, e-Books and Associated Services LIB4061

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6987d880-7e34-4613-9f15-d057ab96e1b1
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c32d7ef-146c-40e1-86e8-b8f6c64deadd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

CPV Codes

22100000 - Printed books, brochures and leaflets

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Sep 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Sep 20262 days ago
Contract Period
19 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 2-3 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
Royal Holloway and Bedford New College
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EGHAM
Postcode
TW20 0EX
Postcode Area
Twickenham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Runnymede
Electoral Ward
Englefield Green East
Westminster Constituency
Windsor

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EBSCO Internation Inc.

Further Information

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