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title: "Purchase of E-books"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2d0a716b-0728-4103-b94f-233aa28d8d2e"
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source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND"
published: "2018-10-08"
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# Purchase of E-books

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2d0a716b-0728-4103-b94f-233aa28d8d2e

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Purchase of E-books" was conducted by the University Of The West Of England, located in Bristol, England. This project falls under the goods category, specifically relating to printed books, with a total contract value of £43,000. The procurement method used was a direct approach through a single tender action, as it was below the threshold. The contract period commenced on 24 August 2018 and is set to conclude on 31 July 2019. The award notice for this contract was published on 8 October 2018, indicating the completion of the tender process.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the supply of educational materials, particularly e-books and related services. Suppliers specialising in library services, digital content, and educational resources would be ideally positioned to compete for similar contracts, especially those with capabilities in direct tender offerings. Engaging with the University Of The West Of England could lead to further collaborations or contracts in the educational sector, which may enhance business growth in this domain.

## Notice

E-Books (PDA) for ACE until 31/07/2019.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb8822c2-a746-452f-baaa-24c7170e8235 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | 23 Aug 2018 - 31 Jul 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £43,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £43,000 |
| 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

- 8 Oct 2018 at 13:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb8822c2-a746-452f-baaa-24c7170e8235

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb8822c2-a746-452f-baaa-24c7170e8235
  8th October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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