Award

Supply of ebooks

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

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Award

12 Jul 2022 at 13:15

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Newcastle University, which sought to source ebooks under a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement is classified under the goods category with a total value of £59,789.25. The tender period concluded on 9 May 2022, while the contract period commenced the following day and lasted until 31 May 2022. This award was officially published on 12 July 2022.

This tender offers a lucrative opportunity for businesses in the publishing or educational materials sectors, particularly those focusing on digital goods. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can supply ebooks, especially those with innovative offerings tailored for academic institutions, would be well-positioned to compete. The nature of the procurement process encourages diverse suppliers to engage in future contracts with Newcastle University and potentially expand their market reach.

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Notice Title

Supply of ebooks

Notice Description

Supply of ebooks

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-86d5a85b-3cf2-4bb0-8746-b46b5f2723e3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc217557-a727-44a8-ae78-18c0360abd91
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products


CPV Codes

22110000 - Printed books

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£59,789 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£59,789 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 May 20223 years ago
Contract Period
9 May 2022 - 31 May 2022 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Sabrina Bell
Contact Email
purchasing@ncl.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01912086680

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE
Postcode
NE1 7RU
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ITHAKA HARBORS T/A PORTICO & JSTOR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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