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title: "Annual subscription to database of ebooks and newspapers"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA"
published: "2024-09-09"
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# Annual subscription to database of ebooks and newspapers

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4eefdab4-a338-448c-9c38-0abb29ef9123

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## Summary

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The University of East Anglia has recently completed a procurement process for an annual subscription to a database of eBooks and newspapers, classified under Printed matter and related products (CPV Code 22000000). This direct, single tender action procurement aims to licence the use of academic content. The contracting process concluded with an award on 2nd September 2024, and the contract is set to commence on 1st October 2024 and end on 30th September 2026. The procurement targeted small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and was awarded to ProQuest Information and Learning Limited, located in Cambridge (postal code CB5 8SW), with the deliverables to be provided in Norwich, postal code NR4 7TJ.

This tender creates significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in digital academic resources. SMEs, especially those focusing on the provision of eBooks, newspapers, and academic content, stand to benefit from engagements like this. The use of a direct procurement method presents an ideal opportunity for smaller firms to establish strong relationships with educational institutions and potentially expand their market presence within specialised academic services.

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## Notice

This covers annual subscription to license the use of eBooks and newspapers and other academic content. A single action tender has been undertaken.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23c9008e-038a-483e-b6d5-b78d400fb357 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR4 7TJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | University |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PROQUEST INFORMATION AND LEARNING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22000000 - Printed matter and related products

## Release History

- 9 Sep 2024 at 11:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23c9008e-038a-483e-b6d5-b78d400fb357

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23c9008e-038a-483e-b6d5-b78d400fb357
  9th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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