Award

Books and eBooks

UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)

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Award

12 Sep 2025 at 13:48

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sussex, located in Falmer, Brighton, has successfully completed its procurement process for the supply of print books and eBooks for its library. This contract, titled "Books and eBooks," falls under the goods category and involved EBSCO International Inc. as the contracted supplier. The process began as a tender and has now reached the award stage, with the contract being signed on 8th September 2025, and active from the same date until 7th September 2029. The procurement method was below the threshold, with the total contract value amounting to GBP 1,800,000. Delivery will cover multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the publishing and supply of library materials, particularly those specialising in digital and print resources. Companies with expertise in large-scale distribution and logistical capabilities could benefit from pursuing such contracts, given the expansive regional coverage required. The procurement highlights potential for growth in partnerships with academic institutions, allowing suppliers to establish prominence in servicing educational sectors and positioning themselves for future opportunities in similar categories.

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Notice Title

Books and eBooks

Notice Description

Supply of print books and eBooks for the library.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05998c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056248-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
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
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
7 Sep 2025 - 7 Sep 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
r.dewar@sussex.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
FALMER, BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN1 9RH
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Coldean & Stanmer
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Pavilion

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EBSCO INTERNATIONAL

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