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title: "Supply of ebooks"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY"
published: "2022-07-12"
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# Supply of ebooks

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-86d5a85b-3cf2-4bb0-8746-b46b5f2723e3

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Newcastle University, which sought to source ebooks under a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement is classified under the goods category with a total value of £59,789.25. The tender period concluded on 9 May 2022, while the contract period commenced the following day and lasted until 31 May 2022. This award was officially published on 12 July 2022.

This tender offers a lucrative opportunity for businesses in the publishing or educational materials sectors, particularly those focusing on digital goods. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can supply ebooks, especially those with innovative offerings tailored for academic institutions, would be well-positioned to compete. The nature of the procurement process encourages diverse suppliers to engage in future contracts with Newcastle University and potentially expand their market reach.

## Notice

Supply of ebooks

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc217557-a727-44a8-ae78-18c0360abd91 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 9 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 May 2022 |
| Contract period | 9 May 2022 - 31 May 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £59,789 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £59,789 |
| 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 | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 7RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ITHAKA HARBORS T/A PORTICO & JSTOR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22110000 - Printed books

## Release History

- 12 Jul 2022 at 13:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc217557-a727-44a8-ae78-18c0360abd91

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc217557-a727-44a8-ae78-18c0360abd91
  12th July 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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