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title: "26-29 Library Books - e-Textbooks"
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# 26-29 Library Books - e-Textbooks

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON ENTERPRISE LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-165c7d47-8f42-44f5-806d-dd9b3a4ead47

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## Summary

The University of Wolverhampton Enterprise Limited procured digital textbooks and course materials for its teaching, learning and research provision. The supply supports curriculum delivery, independent study and academic research, giving enrolled students and academic staff access to core academic content from reputable authors and publishers. The requirement is for e-textbooks rather than general library services or printed books. Delivery is for the University in Wolverhampton, in the West Midlands. The procurement sits within the broader area of academic textbooks and library books (CPV 22112000).

The procurement is complete and was awarded to VitalSource Technologies Limited. The University used a direct award call-off from the SUPC framework for Books, e-Book and Associated Services. The award date was 1 October 2026, with the award published on 23 October 2026. The awarded value is £1,160,000. The contract runs from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2028, comprising a one-year term with an optional 12-month extension. The tender deadline was 31 August 2026. The opportunity was marked suitable for SMEs. It was evaluated through the framework call-off route; no separate award criteria are recorded.

For suppliers of academic e-textbooks and digital course materials, this award demonstrates a substantial university requirement focused on providing core content to students and academic staff. A credible competitor would need to supply a broad, relevant catalogue of published academic material and support curriculum use, independent study and research access. The buyer’s emphasis on reputable authors and publishers means content quality and dependable publishing relationships are central to the requirement. The selected provider is an SME, showing that this scale of supply is not necessarily confined to the largest firms. Experience serving higher education libraries and delivering digital access to academic content would therefore be directly relevant when competing for this buyer’s requirement again.

## Notice

Library Books contracts form a core component of the University's provision of teaching, learning and research resources. They enable the University to supply enrolled students and academic staff with access to published content that supports curriculum delivery, independent study and academic research, ensuring sources are obtained from reputable authors and publishers. E-Textbooks covers the provision of digital textbooks and course materials to support teaching, learning, and student access to core academic content across the University. Direct Award through the SUPC framework for Books, e-Book and Associated Services (LIB4061 SU). Term: 1 Year, plus optional 12 month extension (1+1). Contract Award is retrospective to the Contract start date

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a950252-b62a-44ad-87e6-9289aadcd67e |
| 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 | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Oct 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,160,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,160,000 |
| 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 WOLVERHAMPTON ENTERPRISE LIMITED |
| Locality | WOLVERHAMPTON |
| Postcode area | Wolverhampton |
| Postcode | WV1 1LY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG39 Wolverhampton |
| Local authority | Wolverhampton |
| Electoral ward | St Peters |
| Westminster constituency | Wolverhampton West |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VitalSource Technologies LLC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 22112000 - Textbooks
- 22113000 - Library books
- 92511000 - Library services

## Release History

- 23 Oct 2026 at 15:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a950252-b62a-44ad-87e6-9289aadcd67e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a950252-b62a-44ad-87e6-9289aadcd67e
  23rd October 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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