Award

Supply E Books

UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH

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Award

19 Nov 2025 at 09:02

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Plymouth has completed the procurement process for supplying e-books to their library, valued at £80,000. This procurement falls under the industry category of library books and targets suppliers in the goods sector. The process followed a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period for this award stretches from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2026, with delivery locations specified in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with the contract awarded to PROQUEST LLC (Coutts) on 1st August 2025, post the tender period that concluded on 31st July 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth within the digital supply chain of educational resources. Businesses with capabilities in the digital library domain, particularly those classified as small and medium enterprises (SMEs), are well-suited to compete in similar procurement processes due to the specific call-off framework employed. The University of Plymouth's focus on digital transformation within library services underscores a broader trend in educational procurement, providing a sustainable path for technology-driven content suppliers eager to expand their footprint in academic sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply E Books

Notice Description

Library E-Books.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e75e5422-08b6-44be-a85b-4810a8905479
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ae5e754-224c-4337-ac35-288a94265009
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
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 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
UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@plymouth.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01752 582057

Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL4 8AA
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
Drake
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PROQUEST LLC (COUTTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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