---
title: "E-books"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-341ab484-460b-412d-b919-c451670c6126"
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source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH"
published: "2023-10-27"
---

# E-books

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-341ab484-460b-412d-b919-c451670c6126

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## Summary

The University of Plymouth has awarded a contract for the provision of E-books under the SUPC HE framework agreement LIB4054 SU. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £28,950, was awarded to EBSCO Subscription Services. The tender period ended on 31st July 2023, with the contract period running from 1st August 2023 to 31st July 2024. The procurement falls under the services category and is aimed at SMEs.

This opportunity to provide E-books to the University of Plymouth offers a chance for businesses specialising in library services to compete. The University's procurement stage is now in the award phase, presenting a concrete opportunity for growth by fulfilling their E-books requirements. Businesses that can offer library services within the South West region of the United Kingdom are particularly well-suited to engage in this procurement process.

## Notice

GOBI (EBSCO) library eBooks for 2023/24 procured under the SUPC HE framework agreement LIB4054 SU

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58a866e0-2b6c-48a9-8261-c5b0439fa59f |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2023 - 31 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £28,950 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £28,950 |
| 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 PLYMOUTH |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL4 8AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | Drake |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EBSCO SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92511000 - Library services

## Release History

- 27 Oct 2023 at 14:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58a866e0-2b6c-48a9-8261-c5b0439fa59f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58a866e0-2b6c-48a9-8261-c5b0439fa59f
  27th October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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