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title: "Books, E-books, E-textbooks and Associated Services"
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# Books, E-books, E-textbooks and Associated Services

Buyer: BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a9e08d75-b01f-4363-94e0-5a2eec3a707a

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## Summary

Bournemouth University has completed a selective procurement process for the contract titled "Books, E-books, E-textbooks and Associated Services", with a focus on the supply of print and digital library materials. The contract, classified under "Printed matter and related products" and "Library services," spans the South West region of the United Kingdom. This contract, valued at £2,200,000 and awarded to EBSCO INTERNATIONAL INC., commenced on 1st July 2026 and is set to conclude by 30th June 2030. The procurement process involved a call-off from a framework agreement, leading to the contract's active status as of 22nd June 2026.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in publishing and library services, particularly those with robust capabilities in providing shelf-ready book supplies, e-books, and related electronic data services. While the contract itself may not be ideal for small or voluntary community and social enterprises (SMEs and VCSEs), larger firms proficient in handling large volume orders and sophisticated catalogue integration systems would be well-suited to compete effectively in similar tenders in the future. Such firms can leverage their scale and expertise to enhance library services efficiency and connectivity, offering comprehensive and seamless integration into existing library systems.

## Notice

Contract for the the supply of (i) shelf-ready print books that are serviced to our specification: this includes protective covering, RFID tagging, library bar codes, labelling and preparing the book to be available as quickly as possible to users (ii) Ebooks from different publishers and imprints (iii) EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) to connect orders directly to our library catalogue and transmit ISBNs of ordered items to OCLC who automatically supply us with MARC catalogues.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e8ab7e2-fd96-47e1-a525-aa47da82dd44 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,200,000 |
| 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 | BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | POOLE |
| Post town | Bournemouth |
| Postcode | BH12 5BB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Electoral ward | Talbot & Branksome Woods |
| Westminster constituency | Bournemouth West |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EBSCO INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 22000000 - Printed matter and related products
- 92511000 - Library services

## Release History

- 15 Jul 2026 at 12:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e8ab7e2-fd96-47e1-a525-aa47da82dd44

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e8ab7e2-fd96-47e1-a525-aa47da82dd44
  15th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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