Award

Books & E-Books

ASTON UNIVERSITY

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Award

04 Jan 2023 at 11:18

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process for the tender titled "Books & E-Books" was completed by Aston University in the United Kingdom. The procurement stage involved the award process without prior publication of a call for competition. The tender, classified under "Library books," aimed to procure English language print books and subscriptions for library access. The contracting authority, Aston University, awarded the contract to A T Little & Sons Ltd T/A Browns Books and ProQuest LLC.

This tender for library books presents business growth opportunities for suppliers specializing in print books and e-books. Companies with expertise in library services, book distribution, and academic publishing are well-suited to compete in this procurement process managed by Aston University. The focus on quality criteria such as service support and innovation makes this tender ideal for suppliers committed to delivering value for money and responsible procurement practices.

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Notice Title

Books & E-Books

Notice Description

English language print books for library stock Dual title, package or EBA purchase for access on a third-party platform Subscriptions for library access

Lot Information

English language print books for library stock

English language print books for library stock. Additional information: Desktop Evaluation - SUPC Joint Consortia Framework Agreement for the supply of Books, e-Books, e-Textbooks, and associated services, ref LIB4044 SU).

Options: 24 Months

Dual title, package or EBA purchase for access on a third-party platform

Dual title, package or EBA purchase for access on a third-party platform. Additional information: Desktop Evaluation - SUPC Joint Consortia Framework Agreement for the supply of Books, e-Books, e-Textbooks, and associated services, ref LIB4044 SU).

Options: 24 Months

Subscriptions for library access

Subscriptions for library access. Additional information: SUPC Joint Consortia Framework Agreement for the supply of Books, e-Books, e-Textbooks, and associated services, ref LIB4044 SU

Options: 24 Months

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

Individual title, DDA or package purchase for access on aggregator's own platform, primarily UK languages Additional information: Desktop Evaluation - SUPC Joint Consortia Framework Agreement for the supply of Books, e-Books, e- Textbooks, and associated services, ref LIB4044 SU

Options: 24 Months

Procurement Information

Use of the SUPC Joint Consortia Framework Agreement for the supply of Books, e-Books, e- Textbooks, and associated services, ref LIB4044 SU

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0394f8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000139-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Dec 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ASTON UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Jacob Rankine
Contact Email
j.rankine@aston.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 7ET
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG3 West Midlands

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

A T LITTLE & SONS LTD T/A BROWNS BOOKS

PROQUEST

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