Tender

e-books platform for FE

JISC

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Tender

05 May 2023 at 10:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Contracting Authority, Jisc, based in Bristol, United Kingdom, has initiated a tender process for an e-books platform catering to Further Education. The tender falls under the goods category, focusing on an educational software package. The total contract value is £2,000,000 over 4 years. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a tender period ending on June 6, 2023. The chosen vendors will need to submit bids electronically or in writing.

This tender by Jisc presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in educational software, digital platforms, and content management systems. Companies capable of developing user-friendly, secure e-books platforms are well-suited to compete. The extensive contract duration of 4 years, with potential for renewal, offers stability and growth prospects for successful bidders. Interested suppliers should align their offerings with the procurement requirements and visit the Jisc tendering portal for more details.

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Notice Title

e-books platform for FE

Notice Description

The Contracting Authority is inviting vendors in the marketplace to bid, in line with the requirements set out below, detailing how it might provide a user-friendly, secure, digital eBooks platform that can incorporate the range of content currently available to its members and customers, and respond to changing demand for content in the future. Value represents the estimated available budget for content over a 4 year contract. Interested suppliers should visit the Jisc tendering portal to access this opportunity: https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=JISC

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Contracting Authority is inviting vendors in the marketplace to bid, in line with the requirements set out below, detailing how it might provide a user-friendly, secure, digital eBooks platform that can incorporate the range of content currently available to its members and customers, and respond to changing demand for content in the future.

Renewal: 2x 1 year extension optons are available on this contract (i.e. 2yr initial period +1yr extenson + 1yr extension)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03c69f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012916-2023
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

22111000 - School books

22112000 - Textbooks

22113000 - Library books

22114000 - Dictionaries, maps, music books and other books

48160000 - Library software package

48190000 - Educational software package

48520000 - Multimedia software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Expected to be re-procured in advance of contract ending, circa every 4 years

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
JISC
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 6NB
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

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