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title: "Digital Content Online Access"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-07288c7c-c365-4b4e-a94f-efa387287f5d"
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# Digital Content Online Access

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-07288c7c-c365-4b4e-a94f-efa387287f5d

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the University of Manchester, which has appointed a supplier for digital content online access, specifically e-books for library use. This contract, awarded to Kortext Limited, was secured through a selective procurement method as a call-off from the SUPC Framework Agreement for library materials. The total contract value is £600,000, with a contract period from 1st September 2019 to 31st August 2020, and it offers the option to extend for two additional 12-month periods. The tender process concluded on 8th July 2019, and the award was publicly announced on 19th November 2019. The project falls within the goods category, specifically focusing on library books and electronic information services in the North West region of England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of digital educational resources, particularly those offering e-books and electronic information services. Companies that can provide innovative digital solutions or have expertise in library services will be well-positioned to compete in future tenders. The established partnership between the University of Manchester and Kortext Limited indicates a preference for reliable suppliers dedicated to enhancing digital access for authorised users, which illustrates a growing demand for high-quality educational content and services within the public sector.

## Notice

The University appointed a supplier for E-Books for library access for Authorised Users - title access on third party platform services. The appointment was by means of Direct Award from the SUPC Framework Agreement for : Books, E-Books, Standing Orders and Related Materials. The contract is for a 12 month period, ending 31/08/2020, with an option to extend for a further 2 x 12 month periods, if required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e17fd5f5-42c7-4521-b9e3-68d9e020f8a5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jul 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2019 - 31 Aug 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M13 9PL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Hulme |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Rusholme |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KORTEXT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 22113000 - Library books
- 64216200 - Electronic information services

## Release History

- 19 Nov 2019 at 10:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e17fd5f5-42c7-4521-b9e3-68d9e020f8a5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e17fd5f5-42c7-4521-b9e3-68d9e020f8a5
  19th November 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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