Award

E-books for library access, licenced via aggregators for all authorised users - Individual title, package or EBA purchase for access on a third-party platform

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

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Award

06 Jan 2023 at 17:04

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Southampton has awarded a contract for the provision of E-books for library access, licensed via aggregators. The procurement method used was selective, with a contract value of £880,000. The contract period will run from September 14, 2022, to September 13, 2024. The buying organisation is the University of Southampton, located in Southampton, England. The procurement stage is in the award phase, with a tender deadline of August 25, 2022. The industry category is goods related to library books.

This tender for E-books can create opportunities for suppliers of academic resources, digital content providers, and publishers. Businesses specialising in library services and educational materials would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Given the contract value and duration, companies seeking to expand their market presence in the academic sector should consider engaging with the University of Southampton for potential future opportunities in this field.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

E-books for library access, licenced via aggregators for all authorised users - Individual title, package or EBA purchase for access on a third-party platform

Notice Description

E-book for library access, licenced via aggregators for all authorised users - Individual title, package or EBA purchase for access on a third-party platform Additional information: Call-off agreement from the SUPC framework agreement LIB4044 SU for the supply of printed books, e-books, standing orders and related materials, Lot 4.2

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b4d347e0-0ee8-4118-832a-4408e4ef6b27
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9805d8f4-0b78-4767-b68c-17d00c1cc26d
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

CPV Codes

22113000 - Library books

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£880,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£880,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Sep 20223 years ago
Contract Period
13 Sep 2022 - 13 Sep 2024 2-3 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 SOUTHAMPTON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO17 1BJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Portswood
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

A T LITTLE & SONS T/A BROWNS BOOKS

EBSCO INTERNATIONAL

PROQUEST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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