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Browns Books Library Services E-Book Tender Call Off

Coventry University

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25 Jun 2026 at 17:42

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by Coventry University, which awarded a contract through a tender titled "Browns Books Library Services E-Book Tender Call Off". This contract relates to the services industry, specifically in subscription services, and involves locations across the UK. The procurement stage is at the Award, having been completed with a contract signed on 20th April 2026. The award followed a limited procurement method, without a prior publication of a call for competition, as part of Lot 4 of the SUPC Books, eBooks and associated services Framework. The procurement’s rationale was based on the protection of exclusive rights, highlighting intellectual property considerations.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses involved in subscription services and related fields, especially those adept in supplying supplementary resources to existing frameworks. Ideal contenders would be large-scale enterprises with a capability to meet niche demands in educational institutions, like Coventry University. A T Little & Sons Ltd T/A Browns Books, a supplier with a reputable standing, has already been engaged for this project, demonstrating the potential for success in similar future tender calls. Businesses looking to expand their services in library resources and e-books could find this framework advantageous for establishing or enhancing partnerships with higher education organisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Browns Books Library Services E-Book Tender Call Off

Notice Description

Coventry University as awarded a contract to the supplier who achieved the top ranked position against Lot 4 of the SUPC Books, eBooks and associated services Framework, and requires an additional supplier from whom we can order items that are not available from the main supplier. This contract is to award a secondary contract will be awarded as result of this mini tender against Lot 4 of the SUPC Books, eBooks and associated services Framework,

Lot Information

Lot 1

Coventry University as awarded a contract to the supplier who achieved the top ranked position against Lot 4 of the SUPC Books, eBooks and associated services Framework, and requires an additional supplier from whom we can order items that are not available from the main supplier. This contract is to award a secondary contract will be awarded as result of this mini tender against Lot 4 of the SUPC Books, eBooks and associated services Framework,

Procurement Information

The SUPC Books, ebooks and associared services - Lot 4; Framework Agreement, LIB4061 SU Framework was used to run a mini tender and award to the Browns. It is not possible to select call off from a framework in this notice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bd85
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060043-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

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
£100,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 5FB
Postcode Area
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

A T Little & Sons Ltd

Further Information

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