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Provision of E-Textbooks

MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Provision of E-Textbooks" involves Manchester Metropolitan University as the contracting authority, based in Manchester, England. This tender, classified under E-learning services (CPV code 80420000), was initiated as a selective procurement through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded on 4 December 2020, and the contract period started on 1 January 2021, concluding on 31 December 2021. The total contract value is £200,000, with the application deadline having been 12 November 2020.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in the educational technology sector, particularly those specialising in e-learning and digital content provision. Businesses that can provide innovative e-textbook solutions as part of an educational framework would be well-positioned to compete for such contracts. With the growing emphasis on digital learning, companies offering supplementary educational tools and resources may find this an ideal avenue for growth and partnership.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of E-Textbooks

Notice Description

Provision of e-Textbooks

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b945dfea-a1b9-4520-801d-12422ca6b4dd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/808e1830-4488-4b90-9b1e-afce7751c213
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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80420000 - E-learning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
4 Jan 2021 - 3 Jan 2022 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
MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M15 6BH
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Hulme
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Rusholme

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KORTEXT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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