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ITT for the Supply of a Digital Textbook/E-Textbook Platform and Related E-Book Content

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

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Award

22 Dec 2016 at 00:00

Tender

02 Dec 2016 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde, based in Glasgow, is seeking suppliers for a digital textbook and e-textbook platform under the title "ITT for the Supply of a Digital Textbook/E-Textbook Platform and Related E-Book Content." This procurement process is currently in the active tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 11 January 2017. The initiative is classified under the education sector, specifically aimed at enhancing digital learning resources for its MBA programme and international centres, marking a significant move towards modernizing educational tools within the institution.

This tender presents an exciting opportunity for businesses involved in the publishing, educational technology, and digital content sectors, particularly those that have experience with e-learning platforms. Companies that can demonstrate a strong track record in providing digital educational materials and have the requisite insurance and financial criteria—such as a minimum turnover of £150,000—would be well-suited to participate in this procurement process. The successful supplier will benefit from a contract potentially lasting up to four years, which includes two years plus optional 12-month extensions, thus providing a stable avenue for business growth within the education market.

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Notice Title

ITT for the Supply of a Digital Textbook/E-Textbook Platform and Related E-Book Content

Notice Description

The MBA Unit within Strathclyde Business School supplied digital textbooks to Glasgow based MBA cohorts (Full Time, Part Time, and Flexible Learning) as a pilot scheme for academic year 2016/17. Following that successful trial, the MBA Unit is now rolling out the digital textbooks to all new intakes, including students at all 8 International centres. There are currently 9 core textbooks from 5 different publishers (Pearson, Wiley, McGraw-Hill, Abingdon Routledge, Sage). Digital Textbooks meet with the University of Strathclyde's strategic aims as a leading international technological university. All relevant students to have access to digital text books following registration / re-registration for the start of the 2017/18 academic year, which is scheduled for 11 September 2017.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The MBA Unit within Strathclyde Business School supplied digital textbooks to Glasgow based MBA cohorts (Full Time, Part Time, and Flexible Learning) as a pilot scheme for academic year 2016/17. Following that successful trial, the MBA Unit is now rolling out the digital textbooks to all new intakes, including students at all 8 International centres. There are currently 9 core textbooks from 5 different publishers (Pearson, Wiley, McGraw-Hill, Abingdon Routledge, Sage). Digital Textbooks meet with the University of Strathclyde's strategic aims as a leading international technological university. The supplier will work with a variety of publishers to supply the University of Strathclyde's MBA Unit (henceforth the MBA Unit) with the required digital textbooks. All relevant students to have access to digital text books following registration / re-registration for the start of the 2017/18 academic year, which is scheduled for 11 September 2017.

Renewal: E books tender 2 years plus 2 optional 12 month extensions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000472555
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC268214
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

22112000 - Textbooks

22113000 - Library books

64216200 - Electronic information services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jan 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20169 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
4 years

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE
Contact Name
Alison Gray, Cat Marshall
Contact Email
alison.gray@strath.ac.uk, catriona.marshall@strath.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1415484310

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G4 0NT
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM34 North Lanarkshire

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC265738
    ITT for the Supply of a Digital Textbook/E-Textbook Platform and Related E-Book Content - The MBA Unit within Strathclyde Business School supplied digital textbooks to Glasgow based MBA cohorts (Full Time, Part Time, and Flexible Learning) as a pilot scheme for academic year 2016/17. Following that successful trial, the MBA Unit is now rolling out the digital textbooks to all new intakes, including students at all 8 International centres. There are currently 9 core textbooks from 5 different publishers (Pearson, Wiley, McGraw-Hill, Abingdon Routledge, Sage). Digital Textbooks meet with the University of Strathclyde's strategic aims as a leading international technological university. All relevant students to have access to digital text books following registration / re-registration for the start of the 2017/18 academic year, which is scheduled for 11 September 2017.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC268214
    ITT for the Supply of a Digital Textbook/E-Textbook Platform and Related E-Book Content - The MBA Unit within Strathclyde Business School supplied digital textbooks to Glasgow based MBA cohorts (Full Time, Part Time, and Flexible Learning) as a pilot scheme for academic year 2016/17. Following that successful trial, the MBA Unit is now rolling out the digital textbooks to all new intakes, including students at all 8 International centres. There are currently 9 core textbooks from 5 different publishers (Pearson, Wiley, McGraw-Hill, Abingdon Routledge, Sage). Digital Textbooks meet with the University of Strathclyde's strategic aims as a leading international technological university. All relevant students to have access to digital text books following registration / re-registration for the start of the 2017/18 academic year, which is scheduled for 11 September 2017.

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