Award

eBooks Platform Access

BIRKBECK COLLEGE

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Award

11 Dec 2020 at 18:27

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contract titled "eBooks Platform Access" was initiated by Birkbeck College, located in London, England. This contract falls under the goods category, specifically for library books, and has a contract value of £308,000, with a minimum value of £279,170. The procurement method used is selective, through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract commenced on 25th September 2020 and will run until 8th September 2021. The tender period ended on 8th September 2020, making this procurement process complete as of 11th December 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in digital resources and library services. Companies that can provide access to eBooks and related digital platforms would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. Engaging in this procurement process could enable such businesses to demonstrate their capabilities and forge valuable relationships with academic institutions like Birkbeck College.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

eBooks Platform Access

Notice Description

Supplier will provide access to its platform and the various eBooks selected by the Customer

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cd93eb10-67a4-40b5-86a9-95c4ef8da944
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78e047ca-69c2-497b-9397-169b312920c4
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
£308,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£279,170 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Sep 20205 years ago
Contract Period
24 Sep 2020 - 8 Sep 2021 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
Procurement
Contact Email
procurement@bbk.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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