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title: "Library & Digital Support"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH"
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# Library & Digital Support

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5a98ff16-787e-43e7-a30b-d9fe18ed8df5

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## Summary

The University of Plymouth has concluded a public procurement process for "Library & Digital Support," focusing specifically on GOBI (EBSCO) library eBooks for the 2024/25 period. This procurement falls under the Library Services industry category and is part of a selective process initiated as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £30,000, spans from 5th August 2024 to 4th August 2025. The service will be delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 4th August 2024 and the award publication date on 16th October 2024. The procurement is in the award stage, with the contract awarded to EBSCO INTERNATIONAL INC.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in library and digital support services. The framework agreement structure offers a streamlined procurement process, reducing the administrative burden on participating businesses. Companies with expertise in providing eBooks and digital library resources are particularly well-positioned to compete. The University of Plymouth’s detailed requirements and structured procurement approach ensure that even smaller providers can effectively demonstrate their capabilities and win contracts.

## Notice

GOBI (EBSCO) library eBooks for 2024/25

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae45ab04-f7de-40df-8f3f-ccbf76d103a1 |
| 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 | 16 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 4 Aug 2024 - 4 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| 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 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 INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92511000 - Library services

## Release History

- 16 Oct 2024 at 14:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae45ab04-f7de-40df-8f3f-ccbf76d103a1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae45ab04-f7de-40df-8f3f-ccbf76d103a1
  16th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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