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title: "ARU e-Textbook Scheme"
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buyer: "ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY"
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# ARU e-Textbook Scheme

Buyer: ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8a66bf4f-f6d5-43ee-8d03-465cf2e412f8

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## Summary

The Anglia Ruskin University has recently completed the procurement process for the "ARU e-Textbook Scheme", aiming to provide electronic core textbooks for its students. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is set to begin on 1st September 2022 and end on 31st August 2025. The total contract value is £1,300,000. This opportunity falls under the "Library books" and "Electronic information services" industry categories, located in the East of England region, United Kingdom.

This tender awarded to Kortext Ltd can be beneficial for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to supply electronic core textbooks. The contract period offers a long-term opportunity for sustained business growth. Companies providing electronic information services related to educational resources are also well-suited to compete for this tender. Anglia Ruskin University, the buying organisation, welcomes suppliers to engage with their procurement team via procurement@aru.ac.uk for further business opportunities.

## Notice

Anglia Ruskin University has appointed a supplier to provide electronic core textbooks for its students.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8185951-b403-4c16-9a15-fd0ea63b146c |
| 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 | 13 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jul 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Aug 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2022 - 31 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,300,000 |
| 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 | ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM1 1SQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Marconi |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KORTEXT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 22113000 - Library books
- 64216200 - Electronic information services

## Release History

- 13 Sep 2022 at 07:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8185951-b403-4c16-9a15-fd0ea63b146c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8185951-b403-4c16-9a15-fd0ea63b146c
  13th September 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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