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title: "English Language Print Books for Library Stock"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5dc0762f-a801-47ee-b705-6b6e9a932173"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON"
published: "2022-10-20"
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# English Language Print Books for Library Stock

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5dc0762f-a801-47ee-b705-6b6e9a932173

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## Summary

The University of Southampton has recently awarded a contract for the supply of English language print books for library stock. The contract, with a total value of £600,000, was awarded to ProQuest LLC and A T Little & Sons Ltd T/A Browns Books. The procurement stage was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period will run from September 23, 2022, to September 20, 2026. The procurement was specifically for goods in the printed books category.

This tender for English language print books can be a lucrative opportunity for businesses that supply books or operate in the publishing sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are particularly well-suited to compete. The University of Southampton, as the buying organisation, is located in Southampton, England, with the delivery address being in postal code SO17 1BJ. Businesses interested in this tender should take note of the key dates, such as the tender period end date of August 25, 2022, and ensure compliance with the procurement requirements.

## Notice

Books - English Language Print Books for Library Stock SUPC framework agreement LIB4044 SU for the supply of Books, e-books, e-textbooks, and associated services, Lot 1 English language print books for library stock.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf2645bf-83db-48ce-8543-bc153da1bca4 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Sep 2022 |
| Contract period | 22 Sep 2022 - 20 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £600,000 |
| 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 SOUTHAMPTON |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO17 1BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Portswood |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Test |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | A T LITTLE & SONS LTD T/A BROWNS BOOKS; PROQUEST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22110000 - Printed books

## Release History

- 20 Oct 2022 at 12:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf2645bf-83db-48ce-8543-bc153da1bca4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf2645bf-83db-48ce-8543-bc153da1bca4
  20th October 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.southampton.ac.uk/

## Provenance

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