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title: "Library books and e-books"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF DERBY"
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# Library books and e-books

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF DERBY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-342a57c8-7bc7-4f93-8c5e-f1835be46a71

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## Summary

The University of Derby has awarded a contract for the provision of library books and e-books under the framework agreement HE Contracts Ref: LIB4044 SU. The contract, titled "Library books and e-books," falls under the industry category of Printed Matter and Related Products (CPV code: 22000000). It covers both physical books and digital e-textbook access, with delivery to the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. This procurement process, conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement, reached the award stage and is now complete. The contract period started on 1st September 2023 and will conclude on 1st September 2027, with a total contract value of £1,680,000. Key dates included the tender period ending on 31st August 2023 and the award publication on 13th October 2023.

This tender provides significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as the suitability criteria include SME-friendly terms. The focus on e-books and related services suggests that technology-forward companies specialising in educational content, digital platforms, and library services are well-suited to compete. Businesses with a strong presence in the East Midlands region or those capable of delivering high-quality digital solutions will find this contract particularly beneficial for growth. Given the duration and value of the contract, this is a prime opportunity for companies looking to establish or expand their services with a reputable institution like the University of Derby.

## Notice

This is an awarded contract notice for library books and ebooks under Framework agreement HE Contracts Ref: LIB4044 SU, FTS Reference: 2021/S 000-014808 Books, E-books, E-textbooks, and Associated Services, Lot 5 E-textbook access, usually priced by specified number of core users and delivered via an e-textbook platform. Updated to include lot 4.1.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68c96b4a-b4ac-4439-869f-b1d877c8bdc3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 19 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2023 - 1 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,680,000 |
| 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 DERBY |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE22 1GB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Allestree |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Derbyshire |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22000000 - Printed matter and related products

## Release History

- 19 Sep 2024 at 07:19 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68c96b4a-b4ac-4439-869f-b1d877c8bdc3
- 13 Oct 2023 at 09:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68c96b4a-b4ac-4439-869f-b1d877c8bdc3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68c96b4a-b4ac-4439-869f-b1d877c8bdc3
  19th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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