Award

E-Books and printed publications

UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA

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Award

31 Mar 2025 at 08:13

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of East Anglia has completed the procurement process for the supply of e-books and printed publications under tender reference PURCON 2163. This contract, valued at £300,000, falls within the printed books industry category (CPV code 22110000) and involves a framework call-off agreement. The contract, awarded to EBSCO International Inc., will run from 13 March 2025 to 31 July 2026, with the delivery location being Norwich Research Park, NR4 4TJ, England. The procurement method utilised was a selective call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender stage culminating in an award on 12 March 2025 and the notice published on 31 March 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in the publishing and supply of e-books and printed publications to engage with a reputable buyer like the University of East Anglia. Large-scale suppliers, particularly those with experience in framework agreements, would be well-suited to compete in such procurement processes. The strategic partnership with the University could foster growth and provide a stable revenue stream through the duration of the contract, enabling suppliers to expand their market reach within the academic and research sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

E-Books and printed publications

Notice Description

Supply of e-books and printed publications. Framework call-off agreement SUPC LIB4044 SU. Lots 1 & 4.1

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-81116eb8-a179-4f84-8d5f-e1e70aef746e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68092f7b-aa2d-4b36-85df-7c5e4ada3d72
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

CPV Codes

22110000 - Printed books

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
13 Mar 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 1-2 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 EAST ANGLIA
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
joe.p.jackson@uea.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7TJ
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EBSCO INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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