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title: "Purchase of E-books for FET Department"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND"
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# Purchase of E-books for FET Department

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-191df83a-af57-466f-b3d6-aa1bb798ea40

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## Summary

The procurement process involved the University of the West of England, seeking bids for the "Purchase of E-books for FET Department." This contract falls under the goods category, specifically for printed books (CPV 22110000). The procurement method employed was a selective procedure, in line with the Restricted procedure as it exceeded the specified financial threshold. The tender period concluded on 24th August 2017, with the contract effective from 25th August 2017 until 31st July 2018. The primary delivery location for this procurement was Bristol, England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the educational materials sector, particularly those specialising in e-book provision and related services. Firms that are adept at fulfilling large-scale contracts and that can meet the specific requirements for educational products would be well-positioned to compete. The successful supplier for this contract was Askews and Holts Library Services Ltd., suggesting a trend favouring established companies with experience in educational resources.

## Notice

E-Books for FET Department - Call off order from the framework agreement for Books, E-Books, Standing Orders and Related Materials (OJEU Contract notice 2017/S041-0784571).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38322f06-47dc-4832-8093-e8519f911168 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Nov 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Aug 2017 |
| Contract period | 24 Aug 2017 - 31 Jul 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £70,000 |
| 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 THE WEST OF ENGLAND |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 1QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ASKEWS AND HOLTS LIBRARY SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22110000 - Printed books

## Release History

- 28 Nov 2017 at 11:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38322f06-47dc-4832-8093-e8519f911168

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38322f06-47dc-4832-8093-e8519f911168
  28th November 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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