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title: "Purchase of E-books"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8a861eb9-658c-4134-9a38-e3537c2c46e0"
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source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND"
published: "2018-10-08"
---

# Purchase of E-books

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8a861eb9-658c-4134-9a38-e3537c2c46e0

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## Summary

The University of the West of England is conducting a complete procurement process for the purchase of e-books under the direct procurement method. This contract, titled "Purchase of E-books," valued at £126,000, falls under the industry category of printed books. The tender period ended on 23rd August 2018, and the contract spans from 24th August 2018 to 31st July 2019, with the award date recorded on 23rd August 2018.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in publishing or supplying educational materials, particularly those that specialise in providing digital content such as e-books. Competing suppliers with a strong background in library services may find this to be a lucrative avenue for growth, especially given the encouraging environment for educational resources in institutions such as universities.

## Notice

E-Books (PDA) for HAS until 31/07/2019.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b669a535-8c23-4d9d-84b0-80988e82eccc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | 23 Aug 2018 - 31 Jul 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £126,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £126,000 |
| 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 THE WEST OF ENGLAND |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 1QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ASKEWS AND HOLTS LIBRARY SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22110000 - Printed books

## Release History

- 8 Oct 2018 at 13:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b669a535-8c23-4d9d-84b0-80988e82eccc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b669a535-8c23-4d9d-84b0-80988e82eccc
  8th October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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