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title: "Books, e-books, e-textbooks, and associated services"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BRIGHTON"
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# Books, e-books, e-textbooks, and associated services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRIGHTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1424e900-dad4-473f-a2f4-194082b9a406

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## Summary

The University Of Brighton has awarded a contract for the procurement of Books, e-books, e-textbooks, and associated services to three suppliers - ProQuest LLC, EBSCO INTERNATIONAL INC., and Browns Books for Students. The contract, valued at £2,000,000 GBP, was awarded on 9th September 2022 and covers a contract period from 1st October 2022 to 1st October 2024. The procurement method used was selective, with the call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 9th September 2022, and the contract will primarily cater to UK languages.

This tender for books and related services by the University Of Brighton presents opportunities for suppliers in the printed books and library software categories. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable for this opportunity. Suppliers aiming to grow their business in the education sector focusing on UK languages should consider bidding for this contract. The awarded contract provides a chance for businesses to secure a significant revenue stream over the contract period, catering to the University Of Brighton's academic resource requirements.

## Notice

Books, e-books, e-textbooks, and associated services, 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/625170d3-9618-48a2-9975-0a1ef7c92c50 |
| 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 | 26 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Sep 2022 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2022 - 1 Oct 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,000,000 |
| 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 BRIGHTON |
| Locality | BRIGHTON |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN2 4AT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ21 Brighton and Hove |
| Local authority | Brighton and Hove |
| Electoral ward | Moulsecoomb & Bevendean |
| Westminster constituency | Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | BROWNS BOOKS FOR STUDENTS; EBSCO INTERNATIONAL; PROQUEST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 22100000 - Printed books, brochures and leaflets
- 48160000 - Library software package

## Release History

- 26 Sep 2022 at 12:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/625170d3-9618-48a2-9975-0a1ef7c92c50

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/625170d3-9618-48a2-9975-0a1ef7c92c50
  26th September 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.brighton.ac.uk

## Provenance

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