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title: "Library Books and Ebooks"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF DERBY"
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# Library Books and Ebooks

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF DERBY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-079374e1-e8d8-4612-8943-8e466caeb306

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## Summary

The public procurement process for this contract has been initiated by the University of Derby, situated on Kedleston Road, Derby, England. This process pertains to an awarded call-off contract titled "Library Books and Ebooks," focusing on the procurement of English language print books for library stock as well as individual and package purchases of digital formats. The procurement falls under the industry category "Library books" and is conducted through a selective method as part of the Hunter CSM framework, with EBSCO Subscription Services as the designated supplier. The procurement is at the award stage, with an active contract awarded on 1st May 2025, valued at £1,900,000, covering a contract period from 1st May 2025 to 30th April 2029, with key deliveries in the East Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses within the publishing and digital content sectors, especially those specialising in library books and electronic textbooks. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to engage with this contract, given the structure of the procurement process that supports such enterprises. Engagement in such contracts can facilitate business growth by expanding existing service offerings and enhancing competitive standing within the library and publication domains. Businesses with capabilities in sourcing and supplying both physical and digital publications, particularly those with experience in framework agreements, would find this opportunity valuable for strategic growth.

## Notice

This is an awarded call off contract under the Hunter CSM framework reference LIB4044 SU Books, E-books, E-textbooks and associated services, Lot 1 English language print books for library stock and Lot 4.1 Individual title, DDA or package purchase for access on aggregator's own platform, primarily UK Languages

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca3959c6-195b-47c6-aacd-7e6b5418d7eb |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,900,000 |
| 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 DERBY |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE22 1GB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Allestree |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Derbyshire |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EBSCO SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22113000 - Library books
- 22120000 - Publications
- 22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines
- 22900000 - Miscellaneous printed matter

## Release History

- 11 Jun 2025 at 15:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca3959c6-195b-47c6-aacd-7e6b5418d7eb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca3959c6-195b-47c6-aacd-7e6b5418d7eb
  11th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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