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title: "Purchase of E-books"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-648db8bf-2c07-47f4-80e4-98a4aee4805b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND"
published: "2018-10-08"
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# Purchase of E-books

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-648db8bf-2c07-47f4-80e4-98a4aee4805b

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## Summary

The University Of The West Of England initiated a procurement process for the purchase of e-books, classified under the Printed Books category. The contract, valued at £70,000, took place in Bristol, England, and was completed on 31 July 2019. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action, with the tender period concluding on 22 August 2018. The awarded contract was published on 8 October 2018, with ASKEWS AND HOLTS LIBRARY SERVICES LTD. identified as the supplier.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in the supply of educational resources, particularly large suppliers of e-books and digital materials. Companies looking to expand their footprint within the educational sector may find value in similar contracts, especially those that can meet the specific needs of academic institutions. As the procurement process was executed via a direct tender, it may signify a less competitive environment, potentially favouring established suppliers with the capability to deliver quality products promptly.

## Notice

E-Books (PDA) for FET until 31/07/2019.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f8e7f93-820e-4268-9dec-bc0256c2d595 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | 22 Aug 2018 - 31 Jul 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £70,000 |
| 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 THE WEST OF ENGLAND |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 1QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ASKEWS AND HOLTS LIBRARY SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22110000 - Printed books

## Release History

- 8 Oct 2018 at 13:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f8e7f93-820e-4268-9dec-bc0256c2d595

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f8e7f93-820e-4268-9dec-bc0256c2d595
  8th October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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