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title: "E-books for library access, licenced via aggregators for all authorised users - Individual title, package or EBA purchase for access on a third-party platform"
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# E-books for library access, licenced via aggregators for all authorised users - Individual title, package or EBA purchase for access on a third-party platform

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b4d347e0-0ee8-4118-832a-4408e4ef6b27

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## Summary

The University of Southampton has awarded a contract for the provision of E-books for library access, licensed via aggregators. The procurement method used was selective, with a contract value of £880,000. The contract period will run from September 14, 2022, to September 13, 2024. The buying organisation is the University of Southampton, located in Southampton, England. The procurement stage is in the award phase, with a tender deadline of August 25, 2022. The industry category is goods related to library books.

This tender for E-books can create opportunities for suppliers of academic resources, digital content providers, and publishers. Businesses specialising in library services and educational materials would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Given the contract value and duration, companies seeking to expand their market presence in the academic sector should consider engaging with the University of Southampton for potential future opportunities in this field.

## Notice

E-book for library access, licenced via aggregators for all authorised users - Individual title, package or EBA purchase for access on a third-party platform Additional information: Call-off agreement from the SUPC framework agreement LIB4044 SU for the supply of printed books, e-books, standing orders and related materials, Lot 4.2

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9805d8f4-0b78-4767-b68c-17d00c1cc26d |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Sep 2022 |
| Contract period | 13 Sep 2022 - 13 Sep 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £880,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £880,000 |
| 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 | 3 |
| Supplier names | A T LITTLE & SONS T/A BROWNS BOOKS; EBSCO INTERNATIONAL; PROQUEST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22113000 - Library books

## Release History

- 6 Jan 2023 at 17:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9805d8f4-0b78-4767-b68c-17d00c1cc26d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9805d8f4-0b78-4767-b68c-17d00c1cc26d
  6th January 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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