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title: "Books, E-books, E-Textbooks, and Associated Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF DERBY"
published: "2023-10-12"
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# Books, E-books, E-Textbooks, and Associated Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF DERBY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-083e4046-e698-4065-ba6e-98e3270b97c9

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## Summary

The University of Derby has recently awarded a contract for the provision of books, e-books, e-textbooks, and associated services. The contract falls under the category of 'Printed matter and related products' and is part of the goods procurement. The tender method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from 28th April 2023 to 27th April 2027, with a tender deadline set for 27th April 2023. The University of Derby, based in Derby, United Kingdom, acted as the buyer in this procurement process located in the East Midlands region.

This awarded contract from the University of Derby presents business opportunities for companies dealing with books and printed materials. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are indicated as suitable for this tender. Companies that can provide English language print books for library stock and individual title purchases for access on aggregator platforms will find this contract particularly relevant. The contract offers business growth potential for suppliers in the education and printed materials industry who can meet the specified requirements and timelines.

## Notice

This is an awarded contract notice for goods to be supplied under Call-Off Contract for Books, E-books, E-textbooks, and Associated Services, Ref: LIB4044 SU https://www.hecontracts.co.uk/agreements/1014 FTS Reference: 2021/S 000-014808 OJEU: 2021/S 126-335498 Lot 1 - English language print books for library stock 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/0979e97d-61c1-464c-925b-d0e360c1c0ec |
| 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 | 12 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Apr 2023 |
| Contract period | 27 Apr 2023 - 27 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,000,000 |
| 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 | PROQUEST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22000000 - Printed matter and related products

## Release History

- 12 Oct 2023 at 14:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0979e97d-61c1-464c-925b-d0e360c1c0ec

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0979e97d-61c1-464c-925b-d0e360c1c0ec
  12th October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.hecontracts.co.uk/agreements/1014

## Provenance

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