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title: "Provision of E-Books"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON ENTERPRISE LIMITED"
published: "2020-07-29"
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# Provision of E-Books

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON ENTERPRISE LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-833e0f9d-78c3-43b9-ac68-e8b7a0b60655

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## Summary

The University of Wolverhampton Enterprise Limited has completed a procurement process for the Provision of E-Books, classified under the Library books category. This selective procurement method involved a mini-competition through the SUPC Framework Agreement, with a contract value of £900,000. The procurement stage is marked by the award of the contract on 7th July 2020, with the contract period commencing from 9th July 2020 and running until 8th July 2022. The delivery addresses are located in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom, and the tender had a closing date of 17th June 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in educational resources and library services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find a competitive edge in providing innovative e-book solutions or supplementary materials. As the primary supplier, ProQuest LLC is supported by EBSCO UK Ltd and Askews & Holts Library Services in the event of service gaps, creating an opportunity for competitive bids and collaborations within the sector.

## Notice

The University of Wolverhampton has awarded contracts for the Provision of E-Books via a mini-competition through the SUPC Framework Agreement for: Books, E-books, Standing Orders and Related Materials

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab607f43-6a3c-495e-9c73-f0f14121e33d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 29 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jun 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jul 2020 |
| Contract period | 8 Jul 2020 - 8 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £900,000 |
| 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 ENTERPRISE LIMITED |
| Locality | WOLVERHAMPTON |
| Post town | Wolverhampton |
| Postcode | WV1 1LY |
| 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 | 3 |
| Supplier names | ASKEWS & HOLTS LIBRARY SERVICES; EBSCO; PROQUEST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22113000 - Library books

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2020 at 13:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab607f43-6a3c-495e-9c73-f0f14121e33d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab607f43-6a3c-495e-9c73-f0f14121e33d
  29th July 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.wlv.ac.uk

## Provenance

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