Award

E-book Subscriptions

UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON ENTERPRISE LIMITED

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Award

29 Jul 2020 at 14:18

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Wolverhampton Enterprise Limited has successfully awarded a contract for "E-book Subscriptions," aiming to enhance library access through e-book subscriptions for authorised users. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically library books, and was conducted via a selective method, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract began on 9th July 2020 and is set to run until 8th July 2022. The procurement process culminated in an award on 7th July 2020, with a total contract value of £900,000. The service will primarily be delivered in the West Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital library resources, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies capable of providing e-book subscription services or related educational materials would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future. Given the emphasis on diverse supplier engagement, businesses offering innovative e-book solutions and value-added services could benefit from this growing market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

E-book Subscriptions

Notice Description

The University of Wolverhampton has awarded a contract for the Provision of E-Book Subscriptions Direct Award pursuant to the SUPC Framework Agreement for Books, E-Books, Standing Orders and Related Materials - Lot 4.4 E-book for library access for all Authorised Users, Subscriptions

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c28d3419-4bd4-46f0-8d47-7cbc5686f96a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdb84385-c241-4938-8a55-5f929f99b31b
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jul 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jul 20205 years ago
Contract Period
8 Jul 2020 - 8 Jul 2022 1-2 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 WOLVERHAMPTON ENTERPRISE LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@wlv.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV1 1LY
Post Town
Wolverhampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG39 Wolverhampton
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Wolverhampton
Electoral Ward
St Peters
Westminster Constituency
Wolverhampton West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

BIBLIU

EBSCO

PROQUEST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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