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Proquest (Clarivate/E-book Central) EBooks - Call-Off (25-26)

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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Award

28 Oct 2025 at 14:30

Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England has completed the procurement process for the "Proquest (Clarivate/E-book Central) EBooks - Call-Off (25-26)," under Tender ID 344437. This contract, valued at £30,000, falls under the Information systems and servers industry category with CPV code 48800000. The procurement process followed a selective approach as a call-off from a framework agreement. The project covered the South West region in the United Kingdom and moved from tendering to an award stage as of 28th October 2025, with the contract period running from 17th September 2025 to 18th September 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in information systems and servers. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to deliver on this contract, given the buyer’s suitability criteria favouring SMEs. Companies providing advanced technological solutions that can enhance digital resource platforms in educational settings would find this procurement an appealing avenue for business growth. Additionally, it’s a great chance for suppliers within the South West of England to engage with a reputable institution like the University of the West of England, thereby strengthening their portfolios and expanding their market reach.

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Notice Title

Proquest (Clarivate/E-book Central) EBooks - Call-Off (25-26)

Notice Description

Proquest (Clarivate/E-book Central) EBooks - Call-Off (25-26) HE contracted Lot 4.1 Ref: LIB4044 SU PO2.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cccccc92-fc58-4298-b8fb-21767af7f2e5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2eed90a3-e370-49fe-afeb-29ff36dea2af
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48800000 - Information systems and servers

48810000 - Information systems

48820000 - Servers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
16 Sep 2025 - 18 Sep 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1QY
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PROQUEST LLC (GBP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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