Award

Books, e-books and associated services

UNIVERSITY OF BRIGHTON

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Award

11 Dec 2025 at 14:44

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Brighton has completed a procurement process for "Books, e-books and associated services" under the "Library books" industry category. This process follows a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement, identified by the title LIB4061SU (Lot 5), was aimed at acquiring e-book aggregator services with title-by-title perpetual access on a third-party platform. The contract period runs from 1st November 2025 to 30th October 2029, with services to be delivered in Brighton, England, specifically to postal code BN2 4AT. A key milestone in the process occurred on 31st October 2025 when the tender concluded, leading to the awarding of the contract to EBSCO International Inc on the same day, with an award notice published on 11th December 2025.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for growth, especially for businesses engaged in the provision of e-books and library-associated services. The procurement was designed with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in mind. However, it is especially beneficial for sizeable companies that can manage large-scale e-book aggregation and provide robust platform solutions. This competitive environment offers a chance for businesses to expand their portfolio within the educational sector, taking advantage of long-term contracts such as the one awarded here, fostering innovation, and building a strong relationship with a reputable institution like the University of Brighton.

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Notice Title

Books, e-books and associated services

Notice Description

E-book aggregator: title-by-title perpetual access purchase for third-party platform

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-85985aea-c038-4167-8148-7e103158cdd0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/228bdbfa-5529-428f-9f7e-6db79fb02cd7
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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products


CPV Codes

22113000 - Library books

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£72,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£72,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 30 Oct 2029 3-4 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 BRIGHTON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN2 4AT
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Moulsecoomb & Bevendean
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EBSCO INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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