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title: "Award Notice for E-textbook access"
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# Award Notice for E-textbook access

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-26d764be-1e7d-4fa9-a032-a4a671d02d5a

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## Summary

The University of Chester has completed a procurement process for "Award Notice for E-textbook access" under an established framework agreement. This procurement falls under the industry category of textbooks, with additional classification for electronic information services. The contract, valued at £220,000, was awarded to Kortext Limited, covering a period from 1st September 2024 to 31st August 2026, including an optional extension. The procurement method was selective, specifically a call-off from the framework agreement. Key dates include the tender end date of 29th August 2024 and the award date of 11th September 2024. The procurement is aimed at services in the North West of the United Kingdom.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in educational resources, particularly those providing e-textbooks and electronic information services. SMEs and VCSEs are especially well-suited to compete in this space, benefiting from the structured framework agreement that ensures comprehensive and ongoing demand for electronic educational resources. The contract not only secures significant revenue but also positions suppliers as key partners to a reputable academic institution, enhancing their market credibility and potential for future collaborations.

## Notice

This Award Notice follows the University of Chester placing a direct award with Kortext Limited under Lot 5 - E-textbook access, usually priced by specified number of core users and delivered via an e-textbook platform of the Books, E-books, E-textbooks, and Associated Services framework agreement. The University can access this agreement as a member of NWUPC. In line with the guidance provided by SUPC this direct award is made under the framework Terms and Conditions. All values in this award notice have been rounded up and the contract end date includes the optional extension period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d9b4ac2-57bb-4f95-b58a-3d6f09348c8c |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £220,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £220,000 |
| 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 CHESTER |
| Locality | CHESTER |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH1 4BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Chester City & the Garden Quarter |
| Westminster constituency | Chester North and Neston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KORTEXT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 22112000 - Textbooks
- 64216200 - Electronic information services

## Release History

- 11 Sep 2024 at 14:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d9b4ac2-57bb-4f95-b58a-3d6f09348c8c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d9b4ac2-57bb-4f95-b58a-3d6f09348c8c
  11th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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