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title: "Yr 1 to 3 Yr Deal to 31/12/2027 Subscription Renewal of IEEE Electronic Library (IEL) - JISC Framework Used"
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# Yr 1 to 3 Yr Deal to 31/12/2027 Subscription Renewal of IEEE Electronic Library (IEL) - JISC Framework Used

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1bb7161a-2e6a-4139-9ff6-42e95d42325d

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## Summary

The University of the West of England has awarded a contract for the subscription renewal of the IEEE Electronic Library (IEL) under the JISC framework agreement. Classified under Education and training services (CPV: 80000000), with additional classification as Library services (CPV: 92511000), the procurement involves a deal spanning from 13 February 2025 to 31 December 2027. The contract, valued at £418,080.32, was awarded on 12 February 2025 to the supplier Content Online AB, and the award notice was published on 10 March 2025. This procurement process was conducted using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and is currently in the award stage. The services will be delivered to BS16 1QY in Bristol, England.

This tender creates significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as indicated by the suitability criteria. Companies specializing in electronic library subscriptions and educational content services are well-suited to compete for such contracts. Businesses that can demonstrate reliability and strong service delivery in the education and library services sectors stand to benefit from engaging in similar procurement processes, enhancing their portfolio and establishing long-term partnerships with educational institutions.

## Notice

Yr 1 to 3 Yr Deal to 31/12/2027 Subscription Renewal of IEEE Electronic Library (IEL) - JISC Framework Used

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81165d49-7266-4fbf-ad47-95707c3f20a4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 10 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 Feb 2025 - 31 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £418,080 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £418,080 |
| 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 | CONTENT ONLINE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 92511000 - Library services

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2025 at 13:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81165d49-7266-4fbf-ad47-95707c3f20a4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81165d49-7266-4fbf-ad47-95707c3f20a4
  10th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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