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UWQ336 - 25/26 - Print Books - AWARD

UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER

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14 Apr 2026 at 10:45

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Worcester has successfully completed the awarding stage for the procurement process titled "UWQ336 - 25/26 - Print Books - AWARD," under the SUPC framework agreement for books, e-books, and related services. This process falls within the "Printed books" and "Library books" categories, and involves a targeted distribution to various global and UK locations, including the British Overseas Territories and Channel Islands. The procurement process utilised a selective approach, specifically a restricted procedure. The contract period is set to commence on 1st June 2026 and conclude on 31st May 2028, with a total contract value of £200,000, awarded to EBSCO INTERNATIONAL INC.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in printed literature, library services, and academic publishing to expand their market presence and secure long-term contracts in the education sector. Organisations well-placed to compete include those with expertise in supplying books on a large scale, particularly companies familiar with restricted procedures and framework agreements. The involvement of an established academic institution like the University of Worcester as the buyer can provide reputable partners with access to a diverse global distribution network, further enhancing business growth potential across multiple regions.

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Notice Title

UWQ336 - 25/26 - Print Books - AWARD

Notice Description

This mini competition for Print Books, being run under the SUPC framework agreement for Books, E-books, E-textbooks and Associated Services, reference LIB4061 SU Lot 1. This pricing exercise is being run on behalf of the Library Services department.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7edaecc6-8570-4618-935b-68c8b5b0a3ee
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c602b17-c9d3-4d83-8195-89dc52750b5c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products


CPV Codes

22110000 - Printed books

22113000 - Library books

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2028 2-3 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 WORCESTER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR2 6AJ
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
St Clement
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EBSCO INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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