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title: "Key collection of packages to provide essential reading in an accessible digital format"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF DERBY"
published: "2021-12-14"
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# Key collection of packages to provide essential reading in an accessible digital format

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF DERBY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-70f72808-5e9c-4191-8f8c-f78524b03dde

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the University of Derby, seeking a sole supplier contract for the collection of key packages delivering essential reading in an accessible digital format. This tender, categorised under e-learning services, is based in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The contract is awarded with a total value of £300,766.95, having commenced on 1 December 2021 and concluding by 31 December 2021. The procurement method employed was a sole supply tender, with the tender period having ended on 30 November 2021.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in e-learning services, particularly those offering digital content and educational resources. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find the environment conducive, as several awards have been made to SME suppliers. Suitable competitors would include publishers, digital content providers, and technology firms focused on accessibility in digital education, enabling them to contribute to essential resources for academic institutions.

## Notice

This is a contract award notice for sole supplier awards. Key collection packages to provide essential reading in an accessible digital format.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5c4fb47-e04c-4a97-af11-028a2c06248a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Sole supply |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,766 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £300,766 |
| 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 DERBY |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE22 1GB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Allestree |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Derbyshire |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 8 |
| Supplier names | BLOOMSBURY PUBLISHING; CONTENT ONLINE; EDWARD ELGAR; INFORMA; ITHAKA; SAGE PUBLICATIONS; SPRINGER; THE INSTITUTION OF CIVIL ENGINEERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80420000 - E-learning services

## Release History

- 14 Dec 2021 at 12:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5c4fb47-e04c-4a97-af11-028a2c06248a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5c4fb47-e04c-4a97-af11-028a2c06248a
  14th December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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