Award

Library & Digital Support

UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH

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Award

16 Oct 2024 at 08:59

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Plymouth has completed a public procurement process titled "Library & Digital Support", focusing on providing library books for the 2024/25 academic year. The procurement, classified under the CPV code "48160000" (Library software package), pertains to the services industry and involves a contract value of £100,000. This procurement occurred in the South West region of the United Kingdom, with the tender period ending on 4th August 2024, and the contract running from 5th August 2024 to 4th August 2025. The procurement method was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and the award stage was reached as of 16th October 2024.

This tender presents notable opportunities for businesses, especially those specialised in digital library products and services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to engage, given the suitability criteria set by the University of Plymouth. The awarded contract to Proquest LLC highlights the benefits for large-scale organisations capable of fulfilling such specialised needs. Businesses in the library software and digital support sectors stand to gain significant growth through participation in similar tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Library & Digital Support

Notice Description

Library Books for 2024/25

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8eec0195-60b8-4f9e-b559-1ea8c98a39f8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b6054ab-ffcc-47e3-b798-b2244211642b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48160000 - Library software package

Notice Value(s)

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