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title: "E-books, platform and associated services - AWARD"
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# E-books, platform and associated services - AWARD

Buyer: COVENTRY UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-27183cc0-9148-4b30-939c-a62363188f28

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## Summary

The Coventry University has successfully completed the procurement process for an award titled "E-books, platform and associated services." This procurement falls under the textbooks industry category and took place in Coventry, West Midlands. The contract, which is valued at £1,200,000, was initiated using a selective procurement method. The contract period is set to run from 1st July 2019 to 30th June 2022. The bidding period for this tender concluded on 1st May 2019, and the award notice was published on 25th October 2019.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for companies in the education technology sector, particularly those specialising in e-books and digital content delivery platforms. Providers that can offer a comprehensive solution for e-book delivery, along with negotiations for discounted content from publishers, will be well-positioned to compete. Businesses with expertise in education services or digital resource management may find this contract aligns perfectly with their offerings.

## Notice

As part of our ongoing commitment to excellence in student experience, Coventry University Group has developed the Flying Start programme ensuring all students have access to the key resources they need in order to maximise engagement and success in their studies. Since 2012, the University has provided print copies of course reading in addition to a small amount of non-book material (such as PSHE equipment, drawing materials, and electronic kits) to all undergraduates. More recently, we have begun supplying texts in electronic format to a small number of courses. The University is now seeking to transform their Flying Start offer and shift delivery to a wholly electronic format starting with our September 2019 entrants. In order to successfully meet this aim, the University is seeking a bidder to provide a single platform for e-book delivery in addition to acting as the University's agent in negotiating with Publishers for the supply of content at discounted prices.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40bc9743-e088-4fa6-9a28-1903725a72c7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 1 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 May 2019 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2019 - 30 Jun 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | COVENTRY UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | WEST MIDLANDS |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV1 5FB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | St Michael's |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BIBLIOTECH EDUCATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22112000 - Textbooks

## Release History

- 25 Oct 2019 at 11:19 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40bc9743-e088-4fa6-9a28-1903725a72c7
- 25 Oct 2019 at 11:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40bc9743-e088-4fa6-9a28-1903725a72c7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40bc9743-e088-4fa6-9a28-1903725a72c7
  25th October 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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