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Contract for the Purchase print books and individually purchased eBooks

ARTS UNIVERSITY BOURNEMOUTH

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27 Apr 2026 at 15:56

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process undertaken by Arts University Bournemouth addressed the procurement of library books, both print and eBooks, for their institution. Despite the procurement process's status as complete, the initial tender for the supply of print books and eBooks was cancelled. The contract, executed under a limited procurement method, relied on a framework agreement allowing award without further publication of a call for competition. The awarded contract, valued at £502,185.56, was signed with EBSCO International Inc. on 22nd April 2026. This procurement falls outside the scope of the directive as permitted under Regulation 33 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, covering numerous regions across the United Kingdom identified by their regional codes from UKC to UKK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in book supply, especially those offering competitive pricing and quality service, given the emphasis on price as a criteria. Large suppliers capable of dealing with substantial orders, such as EBSCO International Inc., would find this type of framework particularly beneficial, enabling them to expand their market presence in the educational sector. Businesses with the capability to provide comprehensive library solutions and adapt to specific needs at various locations in the UK could thrive in similar procurement frameworks. The certainty of contracts with educational institutions like Arts University Bournemouth offers potential for continued growth and stability in the industry.

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Notice Title

Contract for the Purchase print books and individually purchased eBooks

Notice Description

The contract is for the purchase of of print books and individually purchased eBooks for the AUB library

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of of print books and individually purchased eBooks for the AUB library

Procurement Information

This contract was awarded as a call-off from an existing framework agreement that had been established following a compliant procurement process, which included a prior call for competition published in accordance with applicable procurement regulations. The framework agreement permitted participating contracting authorities to award call-off contracts without further publication of a contract notice. The award of this contract was therefore lawfully made in accordance with the terms of the framework agreement and Regulation 33 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068c0b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038229-2026
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
£502,185 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ARTS UNIVERSITY BOURNEMOUTH
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
POOLE
Postcode
BH12 5HH
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

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

Further Information

Notice URLs

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