Award

Call off from SUPC Books, eBooks and associated framework

COVENTRY UNIVERSITY

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03 Mar 2026 at 15:31

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Summary of the contracting process

Coventry University has completed the procurement process for the "Call off from SUPC Books, eBooks and associated framework," under the library books category for goods. The procurement was conducted using a limited method without prior publication, enabling a direct award from the framework. The contract, valued at £2,000,000, was signed on 30 January 2026, with EBSCO International Inc as the supplier. This public procurement process, aimed at Coventry, involved a bespoke service acquisition due to artistic and unique works needs, and was governed in accordance to the academic institution’s educational objectives.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in library resources and content distribution, specifically those capable of offering unique or tailored products. Companies, particularly large suppliers that have experience in fulfilling framework agreements, are well-positioned to capitalise on similar opportunities in future tenders. Given the prominence of the contracting authority—Coventry University—successful engagement can lead to long-term partnership prospects and offer exposure for businesses in the higher education sector. The direct award process favours firms with established capabilities and reputations, providing leverage for businesses in goods and artistic contents delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Call off from SUPC Books, eBooks and associated framework

Notice Description

Call off from SUPC Books, eBooks and associated services against Lot 1, 4 and 5. The supplier is the top ranked supplier on this framework.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Call off from SUPC Books, eBooks and associated services Lot 1, 4 and 5.

Procurement Information

Direct award from SUPC Books, eBooks and associated services framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06614d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019103-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

CPV Codes

22113000 - Library books

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COVENTRY UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 5FB
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLG33 Coventry
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EBSCO INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

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