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26-26 Library Books - Print Publications for Library Stock

UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON ENTERPRISE LIMITED

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23 Oct 2026 at 15:39

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Wolverhampton Enterprise Limited buys printed library books and other physical publications for its library in Wolverhampton. The requirement covers routine additions to library stock as well as specific titles requested by students and academic staff to support teaching, learning and research. The books are intended to provide enrolled students and academic staff with access to published material relevant to courses, independent study and academic research, including works by reputable authors and publishers. This is a supply contract for library books and printed materials (CPV 22113000), with delivery in the West Midlands.

The procurement is complete and was awarded to A.T Little & Sons Limited (Browns Books) and EBSCO International Inc. The award was made on 12 August 2026, with a value of £190,000. The contract period runs from 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2030. The University used a direct award call-off from the SUPC Books, e-Book and Associated Services framework. The stated contract term is two years, with an optional 24-month extension, described as a 2+1+1 arrangement. The recorded tender submission deadline was 31 July 2026. Small and medium-sized enterprises were identified as suitable suppliers. The procurement data does not set out a separate evaluation basis beyond the framework call-off route.

This award demonstrates recurring university demand for dependable supply of print books and other physical publications, covering both planned library acquisitions and ad hoc title requests from students and academic staff. Suppliers best placed for a future requirement would be able to source a broad range of published material from reputable authors and publishers, respond to individual requests as well as routine stock orders, and reliably deliver to a university library in the West Midlands. The award was made through a call-off from a specialist books and e-books framework, so experience supplying higher education libraries and the ability to operate through relevant purchasing frameworks would support a credible offer. The stated SME suitability indicates that smaller suppliers may be able to compete where they can meet the breadth and service requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

26-26 Library Books - Print Publications for Library Stock

Notice Description

Library Books contracts form a core component of the University's provision of teaching, learning and research resources. They enable the University to supply enrolled students and academic staff with access to published content that supports curriculum delivery, independent study and academic research, ensuring sources are obtained from reputable authors and publishers. Print Publications covers the supply of physical books and other printed materials to the University Library. This includes both routine library stock acquisitions and ad hoc purchases requested by students or academic staff where specific publications are required to support teaching, learning or research activities. Direct Award through the SUPC framework for Books, e-Book and Associated Services (LIB4061 SU). Term: 2 Years, plus optional 24 month extension (2+1+1). Contract Award is retrospective to the Contract start date

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f748417b-482e-43f1-8fce-e365985d56eb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e4e318e-cea6-4157-9b05-9b0da1e0c885
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

CPV Codes

22113000 - Library books

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£190,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£190,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Aug 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2030 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 WOLVERHAMPTON ENTERPRISE LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV1 1LY
Postcode Area
Wolverhampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG39 Wolverhampton
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Wolverhampton
Electoral Ward
St Peters
Westminster Constituency
Wolverhampton West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

A T Little & Sons Ltd

EBSCO INTERNATIONAL INC.

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