Award

Call off from SUPC Books, eBooks and associated framework

COVENTRY UNIVERSITY

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Award

03 Mar 2026 at 15:40

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, led by Coventry University, has focused on the award stage for the call-off from the SUPC Books, eBooks, and associated framework, specifically addressing Lots 1, 4, and 5. The contract has been awarded to EBSCO International Inc, a large-scale supplier, with the award notice published on 3rd March 2026. The contract, valued at GBP 2,000,000, is classified under the CPV category for library books within the goods industry category. The procurement covers delivery within the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom, and the contract period spans from 1st February 2026 to 31st January 2028.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for businesses involved in supplying educational materials such as books and eBooks. Suitable competitors for this procurement would likely include SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) focusing on book publications and digital educational content, though the awarded supplier is large. The contract offers potential growth by providing access to academic institutions and potentially opening doors for further contracts in related sectors. This procurement method, categorised as 'Other', suggests a unique market position for suppliers meeting Coventry University's specific service requirements.

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Notice Title

Call off from SUPC Books, eBooks and associated framework

Notice Description

Call off from SUPC Books, eBooks and associated services against Lot 1, 4 and 5. The supplier is the top ranked supplier on this framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a8de5b3b-c52a-4da0-a091-eac15d59628d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac49615c-02a1-41bb-b505-2a1d474a5432
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
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
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2028 1-2 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
COVENTRY UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 5FB
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EBSCO INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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