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title: "Big Read 2024"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)"
published: "2024-06-28"
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# Big Read 2024

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8a9269ba-ec0e-439a-9fa9-304506aa8c54

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## Summary

The University of Sussex awarded a contract for "Big Read 2024" for the procurement of library books. The tender used a limited competitive quotation method under the goods category, with a total contract value of £43,200. The tender closed on June 24, 2024, and the contract period runs from June 25, 2024, to May 31, 2025. The procurement was initiated by the University of Sussex, with a procurement stage classified as an award.

This tender presents an opportunity for suppliers of library books or related goods to engage with educational institutions like the University of Sussex. Businesses in the book supply industry or those providing educational materials would be well-suited to compete for similar tenders that require competitive quotations and fall below the threshold value. The contract duration allows for steady business growth and collaboration with reputable universities in England.

## Notice

Big Read 2024

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03f16c0b-3377-4e34-b47d-62733ffa5365 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 24 Jun 2024 - 31 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £43,200 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £43,200 |
| 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 SUSSEX(THE) |
| Locality | BRIGHTON |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN1 9RH |
| 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 | Coldean & Stanmer |
| Westminster constituency | Brighton Pavilion |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KINGSTON UNIVERSITY HIGHER EDUCATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22113000 - Library books

## Release History

- 28 Jun 2024 at 09:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03f16c0b-3377-4e34-b47d-62733ffa5365

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03f16c0b-3377-4e34-b47d-62733ffa5365
  28th June 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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