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Books, E-books, Standing orders and Related Materials -- Joint Consortia Framework Agreement

SOUTHERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM (SUPC)

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Summary of the contracting process

The Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC) is currently involved in the procurement process for a Joint Consortia Framework Agreement titled "Books, E-books, Standing orders and Related Materials." This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on library books. The contract, originally due to expire on 31st July 2021, has been extended for an additional six months, now concluding on 31st January 2022. Various suppliers are engaged in the provision of these materials, with deliveries scheduled to multiple locations across the UK.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for both large and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the publishing and distribution sectors, particularly those specialising in educational materials. Suppliers with capabilities in providing library resources, digital content, or related services would be well-suited to compete in this market. The participation of diverse suppliers can enhance the range of resources available to educational institutions, thus fostering collaboration and innovation in the sector.

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Notice Title

Books, E-books, Standing orders and Related Materials -- Joint Consortia Framework Agreement

Notice Description

Lot Information

Books, E-Books, Standing orders and Related Materials

Extension to Framework Agreement for the supply of Books, e-books, standing orders and related materials (LIB 4035 SU). Extension is for a maximum of 6 months from 1st August 2021 until 31st January 2022 with no amendment to the Lots, contract value, or Suppliers apart from those who no longer trade. Need for modification was brought about by circumstances which a diligent contracting authority/entity could not forsee (see VII.2)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02aabe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009037-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£360,000,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jun 20178 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2017 - 31 Jul 2021 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM (SUPC)
Additional Buyers

EUROPEAN UNION

Contact Name
Gavin Phillips
Contact Email
supc@reading.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1189357081

Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG6 6BU
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wokingham
Electoral Ward
Hillside
Westminster Constituency
Earley and Woodley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
14
Supplier Names

ASKEWS & HOLTS LIBRARY SERVICES

BIBLIOTECH EDUCATION

BIBLIU

BLACKWELL

BROWNS BOOKS FOR STUDENTS

CASALINI LIBRI

DAWSON BOOKS

EBSCO

EBSCO INTERNATIONAL

JOHN SMITH & SON GROUP

KORTEXT

OTTO HARRASSOWITZ

PROQUEST

WORDERY.COM

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