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Books, eBooks and associated services

UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM (THE)

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08 Aug 2022 at 11:36

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Nottingham is currently engaging in the procurement process for "Books, eBooks and associated services," classified under library services. This tender is based in the East Midlands, United Kingdom, and it has reached the award stage as of 1st August 2022, with a contract value of £4,400,000. The initial contract period commenced on 1st August 2022 and runs until 31st July 2026, with options to extend for an additional two years. The procurement method followed is selective, deriving from a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 31st July 2022.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the supply of printed books, e-books, e-textbooks, and related services, particularly those that can cater to library systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in this procurement, given the suitability designation favouring them. Businesses with capabilities in content aggregation and library services can leverage this contract to expand their customer base within educational institutions and achieve growth in the academic sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Books, eBooks and associated services

Notice Description

Awarded - For the purchase of printed books, e-books, and e-textbooks along with any associated services via content aggregators, for library use. Contract for 2 years initial term with options to extend for a further 1 + 1 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7b6a13d6-e44a-4775-a2bd-85f2d9befc13
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c99f3e9d-4ecb-4b76-b710-e091aa0be2f1
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, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92511000 - Library services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,400,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Aug 20224 years ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2022 - 31 Jul 2026 4-5 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 NOTTINGHAM (THE)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG7 2NR
Postcode Area
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Lenton & Wollaton East
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

A.T. LITTLE & SONS LIMITED

EBSCO INTERNATIONAL INC.

Houtschild International Booksellers

ProQuest LLC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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