Award

The supply of a digital textbook/e-textbook platform and related e-book content

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

23 Aug 2017 at 00:00

TenderUpdate

19 Apr 2017 at 00:00

Tender

13 Apr 2017 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde is seeking suppliers for "The supply of a digital textbook/e-textbook platform and related e-book content" as part of an open procurement process in the education sector. This tender is currently at the award stage, following its submission period that ended on 31st May 2017. The project aims to provide approximately 400-450 MBA students across the University and eight international centres with access to digital textbooks for the 2017/18 academic year. The delivery location will encompass various regions including Glasgow and parts of Europe, the Gulf, and South East Asia.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital content delivery, educational technology, or publishing. Companies that can provide innovative e-learning solutions or have expertise in developing digital platforms for educational institutions will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. With the University of Strathclyde's commitment to enhancing student engagement through digital resources, suppliers can expect to engage in a growth partnership that supports the university's strategic aims and meets the needs of a diverse student population.

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Notice Title

The supply of a digital textbook/e-textbook platform and related e-book content

Notice Description

The MBA Unit within Strathclyde Business School has successfully 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 seeking to roll out digital textbooks to all new intakes for academic year 2017/18, including MBA students at all 8 International centres. Circa 400-450 students register on the MBA each year. The University of Strathclyde reserves the right to change titles of books and quantities if required, but overall all the amount of books will stay the same at 9 core textbooks. Digital Textbooks meet with the University of Strathclyde's strategic aims as a leading international technological university.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The MBA Unit within Strathclyde Business School has successfully 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 seeking to roll out digital textbooks to all new intakes for academic year 2017/18, including MBA students at all 8 International centres. Circa 400-450 students register on the MBA each year. The University of Strathclyde reserves the right to change titles of books and quantities if required, but overall all the amount of books will stay the same at 9 core textbooks. Digital Textbooks meet with the University of Strathclyde's strategic aims as a leading international technological university.. Tenderers must meet the University's minimum requirement stated in this Contract Notice, otherwise their proposal will be rejected. Bidders may be excluded if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: two optional 12 month extensions, agreeable by both parties.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000491507
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG293304
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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
23 Aug 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 May 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Aug 20178 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
4 years

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE
Contact Name
Maureen McMillan
Contact Email
maureen.mcmillan@strath.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1415484450

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
TLM Scotland

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=APR280175
    The supply of a digital textbook/e-textbook platform and related e-book content - The MBA Unit within Strathclyde Business School has successfully 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 seeking to roll out digital textbooks to all new intakes for academic year 2017/18, including MBA students at all 8 International centres. Circa 400-450 students register on the MBA each year. The University of Strathclyde reserves the right to change titles of books and quantities if required, but overall all the amount of books will stay the same at 9 core textbooks. Digital Textbooks meet with the University of Strathclyde's strategic aims as a leading international technological university.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG293304
    The supply of a digital textbook/e-textbook platform and related e-book content - The MBA Unit within Strathclyde Business School has successfully 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 seeking to roll out digital textbooks to all new intakes for academic year 2017/18, including MBA students at all 8 International centres. Circa 400-450 students register on the MBA each year. The University of Strathclyde reserves the right to change titles of books and quantities if required, but overall all the amount of books will stay the same at 9 core textbooks. Digital Textbooks meet with the University of Strathclyde's strategic aims as a leading international technological university.

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