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Springer Nature E books

SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY

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26 May 2022 at 14:23

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Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield Hallam University is seeking to procure annual e-book collections in three subject areas: computer science, business and management, and humanities, social science and law, through a direct tender process. The procurement has a total value of £42,000 and was awarded to Springer Nature Limited. The contract commenced on 19th May 2022 and is set to conclude on 18th May 2023. This opportunity falls under the goods category, specifically classified as library books, and is located within the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) focusing on digital content and educational materials. Businesses specialising in e-books, educational software, or digital libraries would be particularly well-suited to leverage this contract, potentially leading to further growth in the education and publishing sectors. The efficient provision of e-books aligns with the current trend of increased digitalisation in education, setting the stage for innovative solutions in educational resources.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Springer Nature E books

Notice Description

Annual E-book collections in three subject areas, computer science, business and management and humanities, social science and law.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cfd50a48-afce-4dd7-a3ce-28ccbf5c8aa0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fb4a04a-6cdf-47a5-8615-f5d91e64fb23
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

22113000 - Library books

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£42,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£42,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 May 20223 years ago
Contract Period
18 May 2022 - 18 May 2023 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
SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
strategicprocurement@shu.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01142253431

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 1WB
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPRINGER NATURE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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