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Elgar ebook reference works subject packages

UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA

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08 Jan 2026 at 16:35

Summary of the contracting process

The University of East Anglia, located at Norwich Research Park, has successfully completed the contracting process for "Elgar eBook reference works subject packages" under their procurement initiative. This contract, designated as Form no. 797, was executed through a direct procurement method, qualifying as a below-threshold contract without competition. The contract was awarded to Edward Elgar Publishing Inc., a supplier based in Cheltenham, UK, within the industry categories of library books, publications, and subscription services. With a contract value of £50,787, it was activated on 5th January 2026 and will remain effective until 31st January 2026, following its signing on 22nd December 2025.

This procurement opportunity presents noteworthy business prospects, especially for companies specialising in digital information services, database offerings, and electronic publication supplies. The subcontracting and collaboration potential with Edward Elgar Publishing Inc., a well-regarded SME, can facilitate expansion for smaller enterprises aiming to penetrate the educational and library sectors. Businesses equipped to deliver comprehensive library management or digital content services would be particularly well-positioned to align with such procurement activities, thus fostering substantial business growth within the UK's academic and public service markets.

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Notice Title

Elgar ebook reference works subject packages

Notice Description

eBook subject packages. Elgar eBook reference works subject packages

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060234
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001606-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

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


CPV Codes

22113000 - Library books

22120000 - Publications

64216200 - Electronic information services

72320000 - Database services

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,787 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 31 Jan 2026 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 EAST ANGLIA
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@uea.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7TJ
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EDWARD ELGAR PUBLISHING

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