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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-b5fd17-68c11f0a-4943-4d61-adeb-1fa772880952

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## Summary

The University of Bristol has issued a tender for the development of the Bristol University Press Digital Publishing Platform, aimed at creating a comprehensive platform for digital books, journals, and supplementary materials. This process falls under the services industry category and includes a competitive dialogue procurement method. The tender was published on 7th May 2020, with a closing date for applications set for 1st June 2020. The value of the contract is estimated at £200,000, and the delivery address for the services is located in Bristol, South West England. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 22nd September 2020 and run until 21st September 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software development, particularly those with expertise in electronic publishing and digital media. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, benefiting from the selective procurement method which aims to foster competition in the industry. Businesses that provide desktop publishing services or higher education services may find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities, allowing them to expand their portfolio and engage with a prominent academic institution.

## 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/b9e44e74-2e07-4752-b8a7-f7a42e3cb7ed |
| 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 | 12 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 | Cancelled |
| 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

- 12 May 2020 at 15:23 - TenderCancellation - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9e44e74-2e07-4752-b8a7-f7a42e3cb7ed
- 7 May 2020 at 09:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a55a5522-5f0c-4abe-b220-27a49ed13358

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a55a5522-5f0c-4abe-b220-27a49ed13358
  7th May 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9e44e74-2e07-4752-b8a7-f7a42e3cb7ed
  7th May 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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