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title: "Supply of Printed Books"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND"
published: "2025-09-12"
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# Supply of Printed Books

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5d52c01b-9a60-4245-89d2-663c5740cdbe

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## Summary

The University of Sunderland has completed the procurement process for the supply of printed books to its library, awarding a contract under the SUPC Framework "Books, E-Books, and Associated Materials" Ref LIB4044 SU. The procurement, categorized under the industry classification for library books, was conducted via a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract award was announced on 12th September 2025, following the tender period that concluded on 29th June 2025. The contract commenced on 30th June 2025 and will run until 29th June 2029. This opportunity was primarily situated in the North East region of the United Kingdom, with a total contract value of £331,631.

This procurement presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply of library books and associated materials. Companies experienced in handling framework agreements and large-scale contracts would find this particularly beneficial, as evidenced by the involvement of significant suppliers such as A T Little & Sons Ltd T/A Browns Books, EBSCO INTERNATIONAL INC., and ProQuest LLC. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) interested in similar future opportunities can leverage this framework for potential growth and expansion in the educational sector. Given the large scale of the procurement and its extended duration, businesses capable of delivering consistent and reliable supply chains would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders.

## Notice

Contract Award for the provision of print books to the University Library, under SUPC Framework "Books, E-Books, and Associated Materials" Ref LIB4044 SU.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d540043-22e9-4e56-b8e0-9dc4ed8cf139 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 29 Jun 2025 - 29 Jun 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £331,631 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £331,631 |
| 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 SUNDERLAND |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR1 3SD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Millfield |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | A T LITTLE & SONS LTD T/A BROWNS BOOKS; EBSCO INTERNATIONAL; PROQUEST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22113000 - Library books

## Release History

- 12 Sep 2025 at 09:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d540043-22e9-4e56-b8e0-9dc4ed8cf139

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d540043-22e9-4e56-b8e0-9dc4ed8cf139
  12th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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