Award

Perpetual access to 3 eBook Collections

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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Award

14 May 2025 at 13:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the University of the West of England, a public authority operating as a sub-central government entity, involves the acquisition of perpetual access to three eBook collections, including SAE eBooks, IEEE-Wiley Data and Cybersecurity, and Wiley eBooks. Classified under library services, this contract opportunity was in the award stage as of 14th May 2025. Located in Bristol, United Kingdom, the procurement method was described as 'below threshold - unknown'. A contract under this process was signed on 4th April 2025 with Content Online AB, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Stockholm, Sweden. The total contract value was £30,425.10, and the service period ran from 5th to 6th April 2025.

For businesses aiming to expand within the eBook and library service sectors, this tender offers a significant opportunity, particularly for small to medium-sized enterprises equipped with the capabilities to provide comprehensive digital solutions. The partnership with an established educational institution like the University of the West of England allows suppliers to enhance their credentials and widen their market reach. This contract highlights the potential for growth among businesses that focus on digital and cyber resources, positioning them well for future procurement activities by similar academic institutions.

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Notice Title

Perpetual access to 3 eBook Collections

Notice Description

Perpetual access to 3 eBook Collections - SAE eBooks, IEEE- Wiley Data and Cybersecurity, plus Wiley eBooks

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05132f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021293-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92511000 - Library services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,354 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
4 Apr 2025 - 6 Apr 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
purchasing@uwe.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1QY
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)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONTENT ONLINE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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