Award

Books & E-Books

ASTON UNIVERSITY

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Award

04 Jan 2023 at 10:41

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Aston University, based in Birmingham, England, has awarded a contract for the supply of English language library books with a value of £184,000 to A T Little & Sons Ltd T/A Browns Books. The procurement process, initiated as a selective tender, was completed under the status 'award'. The contract period runs from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2024, with a tender period ending on December 31, 2022.

This contract for the supply of library books by Aston University presents a business opportunity for suppliers in the goods category, especially those dealing with library-related materials. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations may find this tender particularly suitable for further business growth. The procurement method used was 'Call-off from a framework agreement', providing a chance for relevant businesses to engage effectively with the buying organisation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Books & E-Books

Notice Description

English language print books for library stock Dual title, package or EBA purchase for access on a third-party platform Subscriptions for library access Individual title, DDA or package purchase for access on aggregator's own platform, primarily UK languages Additional information: SUPC Joint Consortia Framework Agreement for the supply of Books, e-Books, e- Textbooks, and associated services, ref LIB4044 SU

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bc2bd7fb-9a96-4c5a-b1a9-fe1fafe8c66b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c57da3dc-eb02-4fd1-88b8-049d0a3a7833
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, VCSE
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
£410,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£410,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Dec 20223 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 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
ASTON UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 7ET
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

A T LITTLE & SONS LTD T/A BROWNS BOOKS

PROQUEST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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