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title: "18-21 Mini Competition for E-Books"
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# 18-21 Mini Competition for E-Books

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7bc1f03c-4e85-4b52-8e67-2bc002800b3e

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the University of Wolverhampton, which has conducted a mini competition titled "18-21 Mini Competition for E-Books" in the library books industry category. This procurement, valued at £400,000, is classified under a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 24 April 2018, with the contract period set from 4 June 2018 to 3 June 2020, located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) in the e-books sector. Businesses specialising in digital library services, content delivery, or educational materials would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement process could enhance visibility and facilitate partnerships within the academic and public sector, driving growth in service offerings and collaborations.

## Notice

A mini competition was carried out using the SUPC books framework - Lot 4.1 E-Books.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53138aca-6f07-408a-8ff8-fac5d5482327 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Apr 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 May 2018 |
| Contract period | 3 Jun 2018 - 3 Jun 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £400,000 |
| 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 WOLVERHAMPTON |
| Locality | WOLVERHAMPTON |
| Post town | Wolverhampton |
| Postcode | WV1 1AD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG39 Wolverhampton |
| Local authority | Wolverhampton |
| Electoral ward | St Peters |
| Westminster constituency | Wolverhampton West |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | ASKEWS AND HOLTS; DAWSON BOOKS; EBSCO; PROQUEST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22113000 - Library books

## Release History

- 25 Jun 2018 at 08:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53138aca-6f07-408a-8ff8-fac5d5482327

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53138aca-6f07-408a-8ff8-fac5d5482327
  25th June 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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