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title: "Books, E-Books, Standing Orders & Related Material"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE"
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# Books, E-Books, Standing Orders & Related Material

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5e222145-38d0-4ce2-9897-195651311a24

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## Summary

The University of Hertfordshire has completed a procurement process for the supply of "Books, E-Books, Standing Orders & Related Material" under the classification of library books. This procurement, with a total value of £1,000,000, was initiated through a selective tender method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded on 3rd October 2017, with the contract period spanning from 1st December 2017 to 30th November 2019. The goods were required for delivery to the East of England, United Kingdom, and the tender period ended on 1st August 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of library books and related materials, particularly those that can fulfil large contracts effectively. Large-scale suppliers like Dawson Books Limited and ProQuest Information and Learning Limited have successfully engaged in this procurement, highlighting that companies with substantial capability in providing educational resources and collections would be best suited to compete. This procurement could enable businesses to expand their client base within the educational sector, particularly in collaboration with universities and similar institutions.

## Notice

Books, E-Books, Standing Orders and Related Material

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65716c5d-fef3-48e9-8139-90b7581abb7b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Oct 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2017 - 30 Nov 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,700,000 |
| 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 HERTFORDSHIRE |
| Locality | HATFIELD |
| Post town | St Albans |
| Postcode | AL10 9NE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Welwyn Hatfield |
| Electoral ward | Hatfield Villages |
| Westminster constituency | Welwyn Hatfield |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | DAWSON BOOKS; PROQUEST INFORMATION AND LEARNING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22113000 - Library books

## Release History

- 2 Jul 2018 at 10:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65716c5d-fef3-48e9-8139-90b7581abb7b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65716c5d-fef3-48e9-8139-90b7581abb7b
  2nd July 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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