Award

e-Books for Library

UNIVERSITY OF ULSTER

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15 Jun 2023 at 10:26

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Ulster has awarded a contract for e-Books for Library to ProQuest LLC. The procurement process was initiated through a selective method with a Restricted procedure. The contract has a total value of £1,800,000 and was signed on 19th May 2023. This opportunity falls under the Education and training services category and is located in Coleraine, United Kingdom.

This tender for e-Books presents a growth opportunity for businesses providing educational resources. Companies dealing with digital content, particularly in the education sector, would be well-suited to compete. The University of Ulster, as the buying organisation, aims to enhance its library services through this contract, creating a tailored market niche for potential suppliers.

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Notice Title

e-Books for Library

Notice Description

e-Books for Library

Lot Information

Lot 1

e-Book for Library

Options: It is anticipated the contract will be for one (1) years initially, with an option to extend for any periods up to and including twenty four (24) months .

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03d67c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016999-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 May 20232 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
UNIVERSITY OF ULSTER
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
s.hanson@ulster.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 02870124227

Buyer Location

Locality
COLERAINE
Postcode
BT52 1SA
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN0C Causeway Coast and Glens
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Causeway Coast and Glens
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
East Londonderry

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PROQUEST

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