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Proquest LLC (Clarivate) EBK PO4 25-26 - PP

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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02 Dec 2025 at 15:50

Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England has completed a procurement process to award a contract titled "Proquest LLC (Clarivate) EBK PO4 25-26 - PP," classified under textbooks and library books. This falls within the services industry category and is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The contract was initiated through a tender process with a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the contract period from 7th to 8th November 2025, with the award date being 6th November 2025, and the award published on 2nd December 2025. The procurement status is marked as complete.

This tender represents significant opportunities for growth for small and medium-sized enterprises, as specified within its suitability criteria, although it does not cater to voluntary, community, and social enterprises. Businesses specialising in educational resources, library book providers, and related services stand well-positioned to benefit from such opportunities. The focus on textbooks and library books indicates potential markets in educational institutions and libraries across the UK, which can amplify business visibility and open new revenue streams for organisations equipped to fulfil such contracts.

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Notice Title

Proquest LLC (Clarivate) EBK PO4 25-26 - PP

Notice Description

Proquest LLC (Clarivate) EBK PO4 25-26 - PP - covered by HE contracted Lot 4.1 Ref: LIB4044 SU

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f8764375-70ed-4f6b-91c4-6ae86a336a60
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5b4db65-9d68-4608-b409-339254b2f707
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
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

22112000 - Textbooks

22113000 - Library books

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£28,427 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£28,427 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
7 Nov 2025 - 8 Nov 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1QY
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)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PROQUEST LLC (GBP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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