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title: "UWQ336 - 25/26 - Print Books - AWARD"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER"
published: "2026-04-14"
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# UWQ336 - 25/26 - Print Books - AWARD

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7edaecc6-8570-4618-935b-68c8b5b0a3ee

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## Summary

The University of Worcester has successfully completed the awarding stage for the procurement process titled "UWQ336 - 25/26 - Print Books - AWARD," under the SUPC framework agreement for books, e-books, and related services. This process falls within the "Printed books" and "Library books" categories, and involves a targeted distribution to various global and UK locations, including the British Overseas Territories and Channel Islands. The procurement process utilised a selective approach, specifically a restricted procedure. The contract period is set to commence on 1st June 2026 and conclude on 31st May 2028, with a total contract value of £200,000, awarded to EBSCO INTERNATIONAL INC.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in printed literature, library services, and academic publishing to expand their market presence and secure long-term contracts in the education sector. Organisations well-placed to compete include those with expertise in supplying books on a large scale, particularly companies familiar with restricted procedures and framework agreements. The involvement of an established academic institution like the University of Worcester as the buyer can provide reputable partners with access to a diverse global distribution network, further enhancing business growth potential across multiple regions.

## Notice

This mini competition for Print Books, being run under the SUPC framework agreement for Books, E-books, E-textbooks and Associated Services, reference LIB4061 SU Lot 1. This pricing exercise is being run on behalf of the Library Services department.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c602b17-c9d3-4d83-8195-89dc52750b5c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £200,000 |
| 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 WORCESTER |
| Locality | WORCESTER |
| Post town | Worcester |
| Postcode | WR2 6AJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC |
| Local authority | Worcester |
| Electoral ward | St Clement |
| Westminster constituency | Worcester |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EBSCO INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22110000 - Printed books
- 22113000 - Library books

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2026 at 10:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c602b17-c9d3-4d83-8195-89dc52750b5c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c602b17-c9d3-4d83-8195-89dc52750b5c
  14th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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