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E-Books Collection Licence

BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY

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Award

08 Dec 2025 at 18:11

Summary of the contracting process

Bournemouth University, a public authority in the United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for an "E-Books Collection Licence," classified under the industry category of library services. This contract was awarded in the region of UKK24, specifically in Poole, with EBSCO International Inc. serving as the supplier. The procurement was executed through a direct, below-threshold method without competition, and began on 1st October 2025, concluding on 30th September 2026. Legal compliance was ensured under the UKPGA 2023/54 regulation, and the award status remains active as of 8th December 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in library software and management services, particularly those with the capability to supply e-book aggregation platforms. Large-scale enterprises that can cater to educational institutions like Bournemouth University stand to benefit considerably. For companies with a robust understanding of library management systems and a proven track record in delivering comprehensive digital solutions, this contract underscores the potential for expansion in the digital learning solutions market.

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Notice Title

E-Books Collection Licence

Notice Description

E-book aggregator: third-party platform purchase

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f13f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080828-2025
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

48160000 - Library software package

79995000 - Library management services

92511000 - Library services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 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

EBSCO INTERNATIONAL

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