Award

E-books: title-by-title, package, and DDA

ASTON UNIVERSITY

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Award

10 Jul 2023 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was initiated by Aston University for the procurement of E-books related to library books. The tender, titled "E-books: title-by-title, package, and DDA," falls under the goods category with a focus on library books. The procurement method used was a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, specifically using the SUPC Joint Consortia Framework Agreement. The award for this tender was given to ProQuest LLC, an active supplier, with the contract signed on June 30, 2023.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of books, e-books, e-textbooks, and associated services, especially those who can provide a wide range and high-quality library book services related to E-books. Businesses should be prepared to meet the procurement requirements under a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. Given the focus on library books, suppliers with expertise in this area, such as ProQuest LLC, are well-suited to compete and potentially expand their business through this contract with Aston University.

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Notice Title

E-books: title-by-title, package, and DDA

Notice Description

LIB4044 SU Framework Call-Off Lot 4.1 - E-books: title-by-title, package, and DDA

Lot Information

Lot 1

LIB4044 SU Framework Call-Off Lot 4.1 - E-books: title-by-title, package, and DDA

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-03e05e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019676-2023
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
10 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 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
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
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PROQUEST

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