Award

Books, e-books and associated services

SOUTHERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM (SUPC)

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

06 Aug 2025 at 08:17

TenderUpdate

20 Jun 2025 at 13:47

Tender

06 Jan 2025 at 06:16

Planning

07 Aug 2024 at 14:19

Summary of the contracting process

The Southern Universities Procurement Consortium (SUPC) has launched a comprehensive framework agreement titled "Books, e-books and associated services," targeting the library books industry category. This procurement process involves multiple consortia across universities, schools, and public sector entities in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The tender is divided into 9 lots, each focusing on different aspects of printed publications and e-books. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, ensuring wide participation. The final contract awards were signed in July 2025, encompassing goods such as print publications and e-books with the procurement now complete.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in printed publications and e-book services, particularly those offering innovative or specialised solutions. Companies with capabilities in metadata provision, shelf-ready servicing, and integration with library management systems will find lots tailored to their expertise. Moreover, businesses focusing on unique formats or languages will have distinct advantages in lots requiring specialist knowledge. With contracts valued at substantial amounts, this procurement process can be a catalyst for growth, especially for SMEs aiming to expand their presence in the academic and public sectors within the UK.

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Notice Title

Books, e-books and associated services

Notice Description

Framework agreement for the supply of books, e-books and associated resources and services. This tender is split into 9 Lots. Participating consortia cover universities and other Public Sector members including (but not limited to) schools, colleges, Multi-Academy Trusts, government departments and research institutes across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The named consortia are SUPC, NEUPC, NWUPC, LUPC, HEPCW, Academic Libraries North, NEYAL, MUAL, and WHELF.

Lot Information

Print publications: standard suppliers for library stock

Large-scale and library-focussed suppliers of printed publications and other hard copy materials including but not limited to maps, music scores, DVDs, CDs, Standing Orders and out-of-print materials. Suppliers will be capable of meeting operational requirements such as metadata provision, shelf-ready servicing, and interoperability with Library Management Systems. Suppliers may bid for either Lot 1 or Lot 2 but not both. Additional information: It is intended that Lot 1 will be awarded to a maximum of 5 suppliers.

Renewal: The initial term is to be 24 months with extension(s) possible for up to a further 24 months (maximum 48 months total).

Print publications: specialist suppliers for library stock

Specialist suppliers of printed publications and other hard copy materials such as maps, music scores, DVDs, CDs, Standing Orders. Suppliers will specialise according to factors such as language, region of publication, material type, subject, etc. Suppliers may bid for either Lot 1 or Lot 2 but not both. Additional information: It is intended that Lot 2 will be awarded to a maximum of 12 suppliers.

Renewal: The initial term is to be 24 months with extension(s) possible for up to a further 24 months (maximum 48 months total).

Print publications: supply to schools, Multi-Academy Trusts, academic departments (generally non-library)

Supply of printed publications and other hard copy materials, generally for non-library purposes of academic departments, schools, Multi-Academy Trusts, and other public sector organisations. Associated goods relating to reading provision may be supplied under this Lot where a dedicated framework is not required. Additional information: It is intended that Lot 3 will be awarded to a maximum of 8 suppliers.

Renewal: The initial term is to be 24 months with extension(s) possible for up to a further 24 months (maximum 48 months total).

E-book aggregator: title-by-title perpetual access purchase

Title-by-title purchasing of e-books via an aggregator platform for delivery via the aggregator's own platform. Packages may be offered, as may DDA and EBA programmes. Suppliers will offer perpetual access licences but may also offer alternatives (eg. 365 day licences) where perpetual licensing is not available. Additional information: It is intended that Lot 4 will be awarded to a maximum of 5 suppliers.

Renewal: The initial term is to be 24 months with extension(s) possible for up to a further 24 months (maximum 48 months total).

E-book aggregator: title-by-title perpetual access purchase for third-party platform

Title-by-title purchasing of e-books via an aggregator platform for delivery via a third party or publisher platform. Packages may be offered, as may DDA and EBA programmes. Suppliers will offer perpetual access licences but may also offer alternatives (eg. 365 day licences) where perpetual licensing is not available. Additional information: It is intended that Lot 5 will be awarded to a maximum of 5 suppliers.

Renewal: The initial term is to be 24 months with extension(s) possible for up to a further 24 months (maximum 48 months total).

E-book aggregator: subscription packages

Subscription e-book packages via aggregator's own platform. Packages may include wider digital content in addition to e-books. Package content will be pre-defined in nature and not bespoke selections of titles. Additional information: It is intended that Lot 6 will be awarded to a maximum of 5 suppliers.

Renewal: The initial term is to be 24 months with extension(s) possible for up to a further 24 months (maximum 48 months total).

E-book aggregator: e-textbooks

E-textbook access via an aggregator e-textbook platform. Title selections may be bespoke or pre-defined packages. Additional information: It is intended that Lot 7 will be awarded to a maximum of 5 suppliers.

Renewal: The initial term is to be 24 months with extension(s) possible for up to a further 24 months (maximum 48 months total).

E-books: specialist and innovative solutions

Specialised e-book solutions for delivery via Supplier's own platform. This Lot offers a route to market for solutions that do not fit the specification of other e-book Lots (Lots 4, 5, 6, or 7). Solutions might include those that are not specifically designed for the HE market, that deliver specialist content, or that offer alternative business models that don't fit in another Lot. Suppliers bidding for this Lot may not bid for any other e-book Lot (Lots 4, 5, 6, or 7). Additional information: It is intended that Lot 8 will be awarded to a maximum of 12 suppliers.

Renewal: The initial term is to be 24 months with extension(s) possible for up to a further 24 months (maximum 48 months total).

Sales to individual staff/students and bursary provision

Where a member wishes to set up an approved supplier for individual staff or students to purchase hard copy or digital materials. Bursary provision may also be facilitated where operated on a credit basis and the supplier meets individual member requirements. In these cases, bursaries may include a wider scope of goods that support learning. Additional information: It is intended that Lot 9 will be awarded to a maximum of 5 suppliers.

Renewal: The initial term is to be 24 months with extension(s) possible for up to a further 24 months (maximum 48 months total).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-048897
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046368-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products


CPV Codes

22100000 - Printed books, brochures and leaflets

22110000 - Printed books

22111000 - School books

22112000 - Textbooks

22113000 - Library books

22114000 - Dictionaries, maps, music books and other books

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£450,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£260,000,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
24 Oct 2024Expired
Award Date
1 Jun 20258 months 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
SOUTHERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM (SUPC)
Additional Buyers

EUROPEAN UNION

SOUTHERN UNIVERSITIES PROCUREMENT CONSORTIUM (SUPC)

Contact Name
Gavin Phillips
Contact Email
supc@sums.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1182284020

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
18
Supplier Names

A T LITTLE & SONS LTD T/A BROWNS BOOKS

AMALIVRE

BIBLIU

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS AND ASSESSMENT

CASALINI LIBRI

DIGITAL CONTENT ASSOCIATES

EBSCO INTERNATIONAL

ERASMUS ANTIQUARIAAT EN BOEKHANDEL

HAPPIER EVERY CHAPTER

KORTEXT

MACMILLAN LEARNING

MALLORY INTERNATIONAL

MARY MARTIN BOOKSELLERS

OTTO HARRASSOWITZ

PERLEGO

PROQUEST

VITALSOURCE TECHNOLOGIES

WATERSTONES BOOKSELLERS

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