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BibliU UAA e-textbooks 2025-2026

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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15 Apr 2026 at 16:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the University of the West of England, based in Bristol, involves acquiring e-textbooks from BibliU Limited for the academic year 2025/2026. This direct procurement, labelled as "BibliU UAA e-textbooks 2025-2026," falls under the category of goods, specifically publications. The process followed a call-off from the framework HE Contract LIB4061 SU, under procurement reference number UWE/014/2025DA, Lot 7. The procurement, completed below threshold without competition, was awarded and signed on 11th March 2026, with the contract period spanning from 12th to 13th March 2026. The contract is valued at £60,000, exclusive of VAT, and £72,000 gross.

This procurement provides an opportunity for businesses specialising in academic publications to explore collaboration with educational institutions. Although below threshold competition was utilised, similar tenders might offer partnership opportunities for SMEs like BibliU Limited. Given the e-textbook focus, companies dealing in digital publishing, educational technologies, or academic content would be particularly suited to benefit from similar contracts, expanding their business reach within the higher education sector and potentially establishing long-term relationships with institutions like the University of the West of England.

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Notice Title

BibliU UAA e-textbooks 2025-2026

Notice Description

BibliU UAA e-textbooks 2025-2026. Call-off from the framework HE Contract LIB4061 SU. Procurement reference number UWE/014/2025DA. Lot 7. Academic Year 2025 / 2026 top up.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068382
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034416-2026
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


CPV Codes

22120000 - Publications

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
12 Mar 2026 - 13 Mar 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 THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1QY
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BIBLIU

Further Information

Notice Documents

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