Award

Pearson eBooks 2025-26 for Global Online Programmes

EDINBURGH NAPIER UNIVERSITY

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Award

04 Aug 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Pearson eBooks 2025-26 for Global Online Programmes" has been initiated and completed by Edinburgh Napier University, located at Sighthill Campus in Edinburgh. The contract falls under the Education industry category and involves the delivery of eBooks across Edinburgh Napier University's campuses, including Sighthill, Merchiston, and Craiglockhart. The procurement method used was limited, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, due to technical reasons of limited competition. The award was made to Pearson Education Limited, with the contract signed on 24th July 2025.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for suppliers specialising in digital educational materials, particularly those capable of directly supplying eBooks and related digital content. Large organisations with the capability to establish partnerships for exclusive procurement arrangements, as demonstrated by Pearson Education Limited, might find such opportunities particularly advantageous. Additionally, companies that can navigate limited procurement processes and present unique competitive advantages will be well-aligned to participate in similar opportunities in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pearson eBooks 2025-26 for Global Online Programmes

Notice Description

eBooks sourced directly from the Publishers.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Subscription to electronic books, extracts and publications to support a global online study programme.

Procurement Information

Procurement of e-books from the Publisher.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000805539
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536156
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract 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

22120000 - Publications

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£103,487 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EDINBURGH NAPIER UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Tony Newjem
Contact Email
t.newjem@napier.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1314555326

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH11 4BN
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Sighthill/Gorgie
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PEARSON EDUCATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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