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title: "Bristol University Press Digital Publishing Platform"
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# Bristol University Press Digital Publishing Platform

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5ef6d6d8-1373-429a-b2d0-095ca53d81ae

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## Summary

The University of Bristol is seeking proposals for a digital publishing platform with the title "Bristol University Press Digital Publishing Platform." This procurement falls under the category of computer platforms and relates to the development of a publisher content platform for delivering digital books and journals. The tender is currently in the active stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 1st June 2020. The total estimated value of the contract is £200,000, and the services are intended to support higher education institutions in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in electronic publishing software development, desktop publishing services, and related technology solutions to achieve business growth. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with innovative software capabilities are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. By participating in this tender, businesses can enhance their visibility in the higher education sector and establish long-term relationships with the University of Bristol, potentially leading to further contracts in the future.

## Notice

Bristol University Press (BUP) has a requirement to develop a publisher content platform for the delivery of their digital books and journals, bringing this content together for sale, along with additional items such as blogs, multimedia, and supplementary materials associated with the published articles and chapters. Additional information: Please find all tender documentation and information for interested parties.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5450eb4c-afb2-49ba-8b4b-6a9d129ee928 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive dialogue (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jun 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 21 Sep 2020 - 21 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 30211300 - Computer platforms
- 72212312 - Electronic publishing software development services
- 79553000 - Desktop publishing services
- 80300000 - Higher education services

## Release History

- 7 May 2020 at 09:54 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5450eb4c-afb2-49ba-8b4b-6a9d129ee928
- 7 May 2020 at 09:54 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5450eb4c-afb2-49ba-8b4b-6a9d129ee928
- 6 May 2020 at 09:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5450eb4c-afb2-49ba-8b4b-6a9d129ee928

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5450eb4c-afb2-49ba-8b4b-6a9d129ee928
  7th May 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://tenders.bris.ac.uk/web/login.html

## Provenance

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