Award

BibliU - The Supply of Books, e-books

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES

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25 Feb 2026 at 16:23

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of South Wales has concluded a procurement process for digital learning materials, specifically e-textbooks, awarded under Lot 7 of the SUPC Framework Agreement. The contract was awarded to BibliU Limited through a direct award method that did not involve competition, and aims to ensure teaching continuity and stability for the University. Spanning from 1 January 2026 to 31 July 2028, the contract is valued at £36,000 excluding VAT (£43,200 including VAT). The services will be provided in Pontypridd, UK, following Welsh devolved regulations, and will incorporate institution-wide access and integration with the University’s virtual learning and reading-list systems.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital content delivery and educational material provisioning. Companies offering robust cloud-based platforms, e-learning solutions, and compliance with accessibility standards would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. SMEs, especially those with experience in subscription services and analytics, can leverage such contracts to expand their client base within the educational sector, gaining access to a stable demand and promoting innovation in digital learning environments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BibliU - The Supply of Books, e-books

Notice Description

The University of South Wales (USW) has awarded a contract to BibliU under Lot 7 (E-textbooks) of the SUPC Framework Agreement for the Supply of Books, E-Books and Associated Services (LIB4061 SU). The contract provides digital learning materials, including e-textbooks and associated platform services, to support teaching and learning across the University. Services include institution-wide access models, integration with USW's VLE and reading-list systems, accessibility-compliant content, and analytics. A compliant Direct Award was undertaken in accordance with the framework Buyer's Guide to ensure continuity of access, avoid disruption to embedded course materials, and maintain operational stability. The contract runs from 1 January 2026 to 31 July 2028 with an estimated total value of PS36,000 excluding VAT (PS43,200 including VAT).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065c82
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017070-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£36,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
3 Feb 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PONTYPRIDD
Postcode
CF37 1DL
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Treforest
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BIBLIU

Further Information

Notice Documents

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