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title: "Books, e-books and associated services"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BRIGHTON"
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# Books, e-books and associated services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRIGHTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-61b5b5c5-bad3-45f5-b1a8-2cc80c7e2285

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## Summary

The University of Brighton has concluded a procurement process titled "Books, e-books and associated services," targeting the provision of library books in Brighton, England. This selective procurement was executed as a call-off from a framework agreement and is now in the award stage. The procurement process has been classified under the CPV code 22113000, relating to library books, with a total contract value of £105,000. The contract spans from 1st November 2025 to 30th October 2029, and it concluded its tender period by 31st October 2025. The awarded contract was published on 11th December 2025.

This procurement presents an opportunity for suppliers specialising in goods for educational institutions, especially those capable of providing print and digital publications, to expand their business footprint within the academic sector. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited for this opportunity due to the procurement's suitability criteria. The successful supplier, a large-scale company, EBSCO International Inc, indicates the potential value such contracts can offer. Businesses that can efficiently fulfil library stock demands and align with academic standards will find similar opportunities beneficial for strategic growth.

## Notice

Print publications: standard suppliers for library stock

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53ac2816-1301-4e3c-a2a8-adaf701bef2d |
| 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 | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2025 - 30 Oct 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £105,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £105,000 |
| 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 BRIGHTON |
| Locality | BRIGHTON |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN2 4AT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ21 Brighton and Hove |
| Local authority | Brighton and Hove |
| Electoral ward | Moulsecoomb & Bevendean |
| Westminster constituency | Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EBSCO INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22113000 - Library books

## Release History

- 11 Dec 2025 at 14:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53ac2816-1301-4e3c-a2a8-adaf701bef2d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53ac2816-1301-4e3c-a2a8-adaf701bef2d
  11th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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