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title: "Purchase of E-books"
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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-b5fd17-7e64f49f-56ba-49d1-bf39-f2448d19636d

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the University of the West of England, which has completed a tender titled "Purchase of E-books" within the printed books industry category. The tender period concluded on 23 August 2018, and the contract, valued at £100,000, runs from 24 August 2018 to 31 July 2019. The procurement method utilised was a direct approach through a single tender action, which is typically suitable for contracts below the procurement threshold. The location of the procurement is Bristol, England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in educational materials and digital content. Companies capable of providing e-books and related services that align with the needs of academic institutions would be well-suited to compete. Given that this was a direct tender process, suppliers with a proven track record in the library services sector, like Askews and Holts Library Services Ltd., may find further opportunities for collaboration and service expansion within the educational market.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08cf88f6-d92a-4b5e-82cd-c352780d3e6c |
| 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 | 23 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | 23 Aug 2018 - 31 Jul 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| 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 13:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08cf88f6-d92a-4b5e-82cd-c352780d3e6c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08cf88f6-d92a-4b5e-82cd-c352780d3e6c
  8th October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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