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Library & Digital Support

UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH

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16 Oct 2024 at 09:36

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Plymouth has concluded a public procurement process titled "Library & Digital Support" under the industry category of Library management services (CPV: 79995000). This procurement is intended for purchasing eBooks for the academic year 2024/25. The procurement utilised a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £250,000, will commence on 5 August 2024 and end on 4 August 2025. The project's primary delivery region is the South West of the United Kingdom.

This procurement offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in library management and digital content provision, particularly those with expertise in eBooks. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, though ProQuest LLC, a large-scale supplier, has been awarded the contract. Businesses in the digital support sector can leverage this opportunity to build relationships with academic institutions and expand their client base. The procurement process is particularly suitable for SMEs, emphasising the inclusivity of smaller businesses in the competitive tendering environment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Library & Digital Support

Notice Description

Rialto purchased eBooks 2024/25

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8c4583c1-0ab4-4c5a-8087-a036e2770997
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/041b8adb-6858-4fc5-8bbe-fdc70e0c22d9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79995000 - Library management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
4 Aug 2024 - 4 Aug 2025 6-12 months
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 PLYMOUTH
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL4 8AA
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
Drake
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PROQUEST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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