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title: "Books, e-books and associated services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-85985aea-c038-4167-8148-7e103158cdd0"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BRIGHTON"
published: "2025-12-11"
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# Books, e-books and associated services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRIGHTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-85985aea-c038-4167-8148-7e103158cdd0

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## Summary

The University of Brighton has completed a procurement process for "Books, e-books and associated services" under the "Library books" industry category. This process follows a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement, identified by the title LIB4061SU (Lot 5), was aimed at acquiring e-book aggregator services with title-by-title perpetual access on a third-party platform. The contract period runs from 1st November 2025 to 30th October 2029, with services to be delivered in Brighton, England, specifically to postal code BN2 4AT. A key milestone in the process occurred on 31st October 2025 when the tender concluded, leading to the awarding of the contract to EBSCO International Inc on the same day, with an award notice published on 11th December 2025.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for growth, especially for businesses engaged in the provision of e-books and library-associated services. The procurement was designed with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in mind. However, it is especially beneficial for sizeable companies that can manage large-scale e-book aggregation and provide robust platform solutions. This competitive environment offers a chance for businesses to expand their portfolio within the educational sector, taking advantage of long-term contracts such as the one awarded here, fostering innovation, and building a strong relationship with a reputable institution like the University of Brighton.

## Notice

E-book aggregator: title-by-title perpetual access purchase for third-party platform

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/228bdbfa-5529-428f-9f7e-6db79fb02cd7 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2025 - 30 Oct 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £72,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £72,000 |
| 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 BRIGHTON |
| Locality | BRIGHTON |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN2 4AT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ21 Brighton and Hove |
| Local authority | Brighton and Hove |
| Electoral ward | Moulsecoomb & Bevendean |
| Westminster constituency | Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven |
| 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

- 22113000 - Library books

## Release History

- 11 Dec 2025 at 14:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/228bdbfa-5529-428f-9f7e-6db79fb02cd7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/228bdbfa-5529-428f-9f7e-6db79fb02cd7
  11th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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