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title: "Books & E-Books"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ASTON UNIVERSITY"
published: "2023-01-04"
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# Books & E-Books

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bc2bd7fb-9a96-4c5a-b1a9-fe1fafe8c66b

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## Summary

Aston University, based in Birmingham, England, has awarded a contract for the supply of English language library books with a value of £184,000 to A T Little & Sons Ltd T/A Browns Books. The procurement process, initiated as a selective tender, was completed under the status 'award'. The contract period runs from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2024, with a tender period ending on December 31, 2022.

This contract for the supply of library books by Aston University presents a business opportunity for suppliers in the goods category, especially those dealing with library-related materials. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations may find this tender particularly suitable for further business growth. The procurement method used was 'Call-off from a framework agreement', providing a chance for relevant businesses to engage effectively with the buying organisation.

## Notice

English language print books for library stock Dual title, package or EBA purchase for access on a third-party platform Subscriptions for library access Individual title, DDA or package purchase for access on aggregator's own platform, primarily UK languages Additional information: SUPC Joint Consortia Framework Agreement for the supply of Books, e-Books, e- Textbooks, and associated services, ref LIB4044 SU

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c57da3dc-eb02-4fd1-88b8-049d0a3a7833 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Dec 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £410,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £410,000 |
| 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 | ASTON UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 7ET |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Nechells |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | A T LITTLE & SONS LTD T/A BROWNS BOOKS; PROQUEST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22113000 - Library books

## Release History

- 4 Jan 2023 at 10:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c57da3dc-eb02-4fd1-88b8-049d0a3a7833

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c57da3dc-eb02-4fd1-88b8-049d0a3a7833
  4th January 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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