Award

Purchase of print and/or ebooks.

UNIVERSITY OF KEELE

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Award

17 Feb 2026 at 15:29

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the University of Keele involves the purchase of print and/or e-books, under the SUPC Framework Agreement for Books, e-books, and associated services. The industry category falls under Library Books (CPV 22113000), with the delivery location specified as Newcastle, England, postal code ST5 5BG. This selective procurement approach, detailed as a call-off from a framework agreement, has concluded with an active award. The contract period commenced on 6th November 2025 and is slated to continue until 30th July 2029, with a total contract value of £100,000. The award was made to Kortext Ltd, a supplier headquartered in Bournemouth, Dorset. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with the award notice published on 17th February 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for suppliers in the publishing and educational supply sectors, particularly those engaged in producing or distributing library books and e-book services. Although the framework agreement indicates a preference for larger suppliers, businesses that can provide comprehensive book supply and management services would be well-suited to compete in future similar tenders under this framework. With a focus on educational institutions, suppliers with innovative digital solutions and efficient logistics capabilities may find valuable opportunities in partnering with universities like Keele University.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of print and/or ebooks.

Notice Description

Call-off under the SUPC Framework Agreement for the supply of Books, e-books and associated services (LIB4061 SU)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5424995a-9259-40a1-9e59-1c2cead43a8a
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
Not specified
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
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
3 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
6 Nov 2025 - 30 Jul 2029 3-4 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 KEELE
Contact Name
Leanne Fryer
Contact Email
l.fryer@keele.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01782 733787

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE
Postcode
ST5 5BG
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newcastle-under-Lyme
Electoral Ward
Keele
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle-under-Lyme

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KORTEXT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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