Award

Books, E-books, E-textbooks, and Associated Services

BIRKBECK COLLEGE

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

26 Sep 2025 at 08:31

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by Birkbeck College, focuses on the provision of "Books, E-books, E-textbooks, and Associated Services" within the category of library books under CPV classification 22113000. Located in London, specifically at Malet Street, WC1E 7HX, the process utilised a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. This procurement, valued at £185,190, has reached the award stage as of 26th September 2025, with significant dates including the tender period ending on 7th August 2025, and the contract period stretching from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2026.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in publishing, digital resources, or educational services, especially SMEs, as the suitability criteria encourage participation from smaller enterprises. Suppliers such as Kortext Limited, awarded the contract, demonstrate the potential for businesses already interfacing with digital and educational platforms. The procurement not only demands a robust supply chain for traditional and digital book formats but also requires associated services, opening doors for ancillary service providers like logistics, digital platform maintenance, and content management firms to explore collaborative ventures.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Start Free Trial Book a Demo
All Features Pricing

Notice Information

Notice Title

Books, E-books, E-textbooks, and Associated Services

Notice Description

Books, E-books, E-textbooks, and Associated Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bff96d66-c6a5-4394-b27a-5f5f562381a8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8142582-ced0-4a5f-8724-8e18eec9e49b
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
£185,190 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£185,190 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 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
BIRKBECK COLLEGE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC1E 7HX
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Bloomsbury
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KORTEXT

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-bff96d66-c6a5-4394-b27a-5f5f562381a8-2025-09-26T09:31:33+01:00",
    "date": "2025-09-26T09:31:33+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-bff96d66-c6a5-4394-b27a-5f5f562381a8",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "BBKP 24 18",
        "title": "Books, E-books, E-textbooks, and Associated Services",
        "description": "Books, E-books, E-textbooks, and Associated Services",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "22113000",
            "description": "Library books"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "postalCode": "WC1E 7HX"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amount": 185190,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "selective",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Call-off from a framework agreement",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2025-08-07T17:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2025-09-01T00:00:00+01:00",
            "endDate": "2026-08-31T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "goods"
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-SRS-sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/KY8v3A46",
            "name": "BIRKBECK COLLEGE",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "BIRKBECK COLLEGE",
                "scheme": "GB-SRS",
                "id": "sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/KY8v3A46"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Malet Street",
                "locality": "LONDON",
                "postalCode": "WC1E 7HX",
                "countryName": "England"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Procurement",
                "email": "procurement@bbk.ac.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-COH-08617088",
            "name": "KORTEXT LIMITED",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "KORTEXT LIMITED",
                "scheme": "GB-COH",
                "id": "08617088"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "6 Floor Suite B,Avalon, 26-32 Oxford Road BOURNEMOUTH Dorset BH8 8EZ GB"
            },
            "details": {
                "scale": "sme",
                "vcse": false
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-SRS-sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/KY8v3A46",
        "name": "BIRKBECK COLLEGE"
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "ocds-b5fd17-bff96d66-c6a5-4394-b27a-5f5f562381a8-1",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2025-08-07T00:00:00+01:00",
            "datePublished": "2025-09-26T09:31:33+01:00",
            "value": {
                "amount": 185190,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-COH-08617088",
                    "name": "KORTEXT LIMITED"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2025-09-01T00:00:00+01:00",
                "endDate": "2026-08-31T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8142582-ced0-4a5f-8724-8e18eec9e49b",
                    "datePublished": "2025-09-26T09:31:33+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html",
                    "language": "en"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}