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E-textbooks

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

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29 Nov 2023 at 11:57

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Southampton has awarded a contract for the supply of e-textbooks under the SUPC framework agreement for Library books in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The tender, titled "E-textbooks", had a total value of £1,500,000 with a contract period starting from October 1, 2023, and ending on September 30, 2026. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender closed on September 27, 2023.

This procurement opportunity could benefit SMEs interested in supplying e-textbooks. Businesses in the education sector or those specializing in book supply are well-suited to compete for this tender. The University of Southampton, the buying organisation, has partnered with KORTEXT LIMITED for this contract. The tender aims to enhance the availability of e-resources for educational purposes and support academic institutions with quality content.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

E-textbooks

Notice Description

The supply of e-textbooks under the SUPC framework agreement LIB4044 SU for the supply of Books, e-books, e-textbooks, and associated services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bd958ba4-758a-4abf-94dc-d35186c96e90
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e6c7d2b-f826-4799-b4f1-f7aacb99d925
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Nov 20232 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2023 - 30 Sep 2026 3-4 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
1
Supplier Name

KORTEXT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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