Award

Supply E Books

UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH

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Award

19 Nov 2025 at 08:35

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Plymouth has completed a procurement process for the supply of eBooks, specifically purchasing library eBooks through EBSCO GOBI for the 2025-26 period. This process falls under the 'Library books' industry category, with the delivery region specified as the South West of the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The award stage was reached on the 1st of September, 2025, with a contract period starting on the 2nd of September, 2025 and concluding on the 31st of July, 2026. The total contract value amounts to £30,000 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in digital content supply and distribution, particularly those capable of operating under framework agreements. The nature of the contract suits businesses adept at providing library eBooks and digital resources to educational institutions. By securing such contracts, businesses can expand their client base within the educational sector and enhance their reputation through delivering quality digital procurement solutions. This selective procurement method favours competitive SMEs ready to meet the specific requirements set by educational entities like the University of Plymouth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply E Books

Notice Description

Library eBooks purchased through EBSCO GOBI 2025-26

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b54a46d0-4456-42d6-946e-176cdfd71c7d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/005e624e-fbd9-4abc-b2d9-72f5c257845d
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

CPV Codes

22113000 - Library books

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 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

EBSCO SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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