Award

Supply of E-Books

UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND

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Award

11 Sep 2025 at 12:52

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sunderland has completed a procurement process for the supply of E-Books to their library under the SUPC Framework "Books, E-Books, and Associated Materials" Ref LIB4044 SU. Classified under the CPV code for printed matter and related products, this contract involves a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £2,644,645, began on 30th June 2025 and will continue until 29th June 2029, with delivery locations specified in the North East and London, United Kingdom. The procurement was at the award stage, with the contract being awarded on 11th September 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly for those specialising in the provision of printed materials and related products. The University of Sunderland's contract allows suitable small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to contribute to a long-term project. Given the requirement for delivery to both the North East and London, companies with robust logistical capabilities may find particular advantage. Suppliers such as EBSCO INTERNATIONAL INC., A T Little & Sons Ltd (T/A Browns Books), Kortext Limited, and ProQuest LLC have already engaged in this contract, highlighting the fit for established large-scale organisations within the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of E-Books

Notice Description

Contract Award for the provision of print books to the University Library, under the SUPC Framework "Books, E-Books, and Associated Materials" Ref LIB4044 SU.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e596c515-1633-469a-b71e-f44a808dd5e9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/398f5aeb-e528-429b-b62c-a9937ee7db3b
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

CPV Codes

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,644,645 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,644,645 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
29 Jun 2025 - 29 Jun 2029 4-5 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 SUNDERLAND
Contact Name
Paul Miller
Contact Email
paul.miller@sunderland.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01915152448

Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR1 3SD
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLI London
Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

A T LITTLE & SONS LTD T/A BROWNS BOOKS

EBSCO INTERNATIONAL

KORTEXT

PROQUEST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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