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title: "Books, e-books, e-textbooks and associated services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA"
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# Books, e-books, e-textbooks and associated services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-62796451-bfc1-4ca3-8040-d242a44d02f6

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## Summary

The University of East Anglia has awarded a contract for the supply of books, e-books, e-textbooks, and associated services through a selective procurement method. The tender, titled "Books, e-books, e-textbooks and associated services," falls under the goods category and has a contract period starting from September 19, 2022, to July 31, 2024. The procurement stage is marked as complete, with the tender period closing on September 18, 2022.

This tender from the University of East Anglia offers business growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers of printed books and electronic information services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete due to the suitability preference towards SMEs. The awarded contract involves multiple suppliers, including ProQuest LLC, EBSCO INTERNATIONAL INC., and BibliU Ltd, creating a diverse business landscape for potential collaborators.

## Notice

Framework call-off from The Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC) Ref: LIB4044 SU. For the supply of; Books, e-books, e-textbooks, and associated services using these lots: *Lot 1 - English language print books for library stock *Lot 4.1 - E-book for library access, licenced via aggregators for all authorised users, Individual title, DDA or package purchase for access on aggregator's own platform, primarily UK languages *Lot 4.2 - E-book for library access, licenced via aggregators for all authorised users, Individual title, package or EBA purchase for access on a thirdparty platform *Lot 5 - E-textbook access, usually priced by specified number of core users and delivered via an e-textbook platform

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b708d6c-8a81-4a15-b0de-48768b8eb556 |
| 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, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Sep 2022 |
| Contract period | 18 Sep 2022 - 31 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 EAST ANGLIA |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR4 7TJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | University |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | BIBLIU; EBSCO INTERNATIONAL; PROQUEST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 22110000 - Printed books
- 64216200 - Electronic information services

## Release History

- 13 Dec 2022 at 14:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b708d6c-8a81-4a15-b0de-48768b8eb556

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b708d6c-8a81-4a15-b0de-48768b8eb556
  13th December 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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