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University of Winchester - Book Framework

UNIVERSITY OF WINCHESTER

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17 Sep 2025 at 16:26

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Winchester has completed a procurement process titled "University of Winchester - Book Framework" aimed at sourcing physical and non-subscription e-books through the Clarivate Rialto "books Marketplace". The procurement falls under the "goods" category, specifically focusing on printed books and publications, and was conducted via a direct award method. The decision was made due to the lack of alternative suppliers who can meet the University's requirements for purchasing. Located in Hampshire, the University serves as a public authority in the sub-central government segment. The contract is scheduled to commence on 2nd October 2025 and will run until 1st October 2028, ensuring procurement needs are met for the specified contract period. Key locations benefitting from this procurement include the UKJ and UKK regions.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in book and publication supply, particularly those with capabilities to integrate seamlessly with institutional ordering systems. While the procurement process has been completed by awarding the contract to Clarivate Analytics (UK) Limited, businesses in the field of publishing and books supply can look at opportunities to enhance their offerings in anticipation of future tenders. Firms with established mechanisms to supply both physical and digital book collections and who have the ability to streamline processes through integration with academic institutions' systems, would have been well-suited for similar opportunities. The focus on compliance with intellectual property and technical requirements makes this contract particularly tailored to suppliers with robust market presence and system compatibility.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

University of Winchester - Book Framework

Notice Description

Utilisation of the Clarivate Rialto "books Marketplace" to source physical and (non-subscription) e-books Value - dependent on academics requests for resource lists. Circa PS75-90k p.a

Procurement Information

Utilisation of the Clarivate Rialto "books Marketplace" to source physical and (non-subscription) e-books. The University has been unable to find another alternative supplier who is able to provide this service and ordering procedure. This is essential to fit in with the University's embedded systems enabling the University team to undertake a single confirmation action.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059ca2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057507-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

CPV Codes

22110000 - Printed books

22120000 - Publications

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£270,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2025 - 1 Oct 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF WINCHESTER
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
andrew.gannon@winchester.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HAMPSHIRE
Postcode
SO22 4NR
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Winchester
Electoral Ward
St Paul
Westminster Constituency
Winchester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CLARIVATE ANALYTICS (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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