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title: "E-Books - Individual title, DDA or package purchase for access on aggregators' s own platform, primarily UK languages"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON"
published: "2023-01-06"
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# E-Books - Individual title, DDA or package purchase for access on aggregators' s own platform, primarily UK languages

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a16e438e-0a2d-489d-9798-93fd57f4a0ad

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## Summary

The University of Southampton has awarded a contract for E-Books - Individual title, DDA or package purchase for access on aggregators' s own platform, primarily UK languages. The contract falls under the services category with a value of GBP 800,000. The procurement method used was selective, and the tender period ended on August 8, 2022. The contract is with KORTEXT LIMITED, EBSCO INTERNATIONAL INC., A T Little & Sons t/a Browns Books, and ProQuest LLC. The contract period is from September 15, 2022, to September 14, 2024, to provide library books for the University.

This tender for E-Books presents an opportunity for businesses in the library books industry, especially suppliers focusing on printed and e-books. The University of Southampton's initiative to purchase books through this contract signifies a demand for high-quality educational materials within the South East region of the United Kingdom. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in providing library services could benefit from engaging in similar procurement processes to secure contracts and expand their business operations.

## Notice

E-Books - Individual title, DDA or package purchase for access on aggregators' s own platform, primarily UK languages - Individual title, DDA or package purchase for access on aggregators' s own platform, primarily UK languages Additional information: Call off from from the SUPC framework agreement LIB4044 SU for the supply of printed books, e-books, standing orders and related materials, Lot 4.1.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afbed8fe-ddc3-40fd-8122-ff7c2524b419 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Sep 2022 |
| Contract period | 14 Sep 2022 - 14 Sep 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £800,000 |
| 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 SOUTHAMPTON |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO17 1BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Portswood |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Test |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | A T LITTLE & SONS T/A BROWNS BOOKS; EBSCO INTERNATIONAL; KORTEXT; PROQUEST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22113000 - Library books

## Release History

- 6 Jan 2023 at 17:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afbed8fe-ddc3-40fd-8122-ff7c2524b419

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afbed8fe-ddc3-40fd-8122-ff7c2524b419
  6th January 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.southampton.ac.uk/

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