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Individual E-book Title via ProQuest Platform

UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL

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06 Aug 2024 at 16:05

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bristol has completed the procurement process for an "Individual E-book Title via ProQuest Platform," which focuses on purchasing individual e-book titles, DDA, or package purchases for university-wide access, primarily in UK languages. This tender, classified under the textbooks CPV code (22112000), was conducted through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The award was made on 31 July 2024, with the contract period starting on 1 August 2024 and ending on 31 July 2026. The total contract value awarded is £200,000, and the delivery region is the South West of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational resources, particularly those providing digital textbooks and e-books. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to compete and expand their market presence within the higher education sector. Suppliers with expertise in digital content delivery platforms and those that can offer a broad range of academic materials would be well-suited for this procurement opportunity. ProQuest LLC, a large-scale supplier, has been awarded this contract, demonstrating the University of Bristol's commitment to enhancing its educational resource offerings through established partnerships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Individual E-book Title via ProQuest Platform

Notice Description

Individual title, DDA or package purchase for access on aggregator's own platform, primarily UK languages for University wide use.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ad17201-5942-4c3a-bf1d-2e0f5a1f5346
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

CPV Codes

22112000 - Textbooks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2026 1-2 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 BRISTOL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement-office@bristol.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5DS
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)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PROQUEST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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