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E-Books Licence Agreement

BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY

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08 Dec 2025 at 17:06

Summary of the contracting process

Bournemouth University has completed the procurement process for an "E-Books Licence Agreement," involving the supply of books, e-books, and associated services. This contract, concerning services related to library software packages and library services, was awarded to Kortext Ltd, a large-scale supplier. The procurement utilised a direct method without competition, as it was below the threshold. The contract was signed on 1st October 2025 and is valued at £45,000, with a gross amount of £54,000. It extends from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2026. The location of services is specified as the UKK24 region, with the buyer being Bournemouth University, a public authority within sub-central government.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in digital resources, library management solutions, and educational technologies to collaborate with educational institutions. Companies with expertise in the development and supply of library software and e-book services could find lucrative engagements through contracts like this one. Additionally, businesses that are adept at forming partnerships with academic institutions and can provide cost-effective digital solutions may find this sector particularly rewarding and suited for long-term growth and expansion.

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Notice Title

E-Books Licence Agreement

Notice Description

Licence for the supply of books, e-books and associated services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f134
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080808-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

48160000 - Library software package

92510000 - Library and archive services

92511000 - Library services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Olly Sanders
Contact Email
procurement@bournemouth.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01202962054

Buyer Location

Locality
POOLE
Postcode
BH12 5BB
Post Town
Bournemouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Talbot & Branksome Woods
Westminster Constituency
Bournemouth West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KORTEXT

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