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Provision of E-Books

UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON ENTERPRISE LIMITED

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29 Jul 2020 at 13:59

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Wolverhampton Enterprise Limited has completed a procurement process for the Provision of E-Books, classified under the Library books category. This selective procurement method involved a mini-competition through the SUPC Framework Agreement, with a contract value of £900,000. The procurement stage is marked by the award of the contract on 7th July 2020, with the contract period commencing from 9th July 2020 and running until 8th July 2022. The delivery addresses are located in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom, and the tender had a closing date of 17th June 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in educational resources and library services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find a competitive edge in providing innovative e-book solutions or supplementary materials. As the primary supplier, ProQuest LLC is supported by EBSCO UK Ltd and Askews & Holts Library Services in the event of service gaps, creating an opportunity for competitive bids and collaborations within the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of E-Books

Notice Description

The University of Wolverhampton has awarded contracts for the Provision of E-Books via a mini-competition through the SUPC Framework Agreement for: Books, E-books, Standing Orders and Related Materials

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-833e0f9d-78c3-43b9-ac68-e8b7a0b60655
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab607f43-6a3c-495e-9c73-f0f14121e33d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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, VCSE
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jun 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jul 20205 years ago
Contract Period
8 Jul 2020 - 8 Jul 2022 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 WOLVERHAMPTON ENTERPRISE LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV1 1LY
Post Town
Wolverhampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG39 Wolverhampton
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Wolverhampton
Electoral Ward
St Peters
Westminster Constituency
Wolverhampton West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

ASKEWS & HOLTS LIBRARY SERVICES

EBSCO

PROQUEST

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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