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title: "E-textbooks"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bd958ba4-758a-4abf-94dc-d35186c96e90"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON"
published: "2023-11-29"
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# E-textbooks

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bd958ba4-758a-4abf-94dc-d35186c96e90

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## Summary

The University of Southampton has awarded a contract for the supply of e-textbooks under the SUPC framework agreement for Library books in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The tender, titled "E-textbooks", had a total value of £1,500,000 with a contract period starting from October 1, 2023, and ending on September 30, 2026. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender closed on September 27, 2023.

This procurement opportunity could benefit SMEs interested in supplying e-textbooks. Businesses in the education sector or those specializing in book supply are well-suited to compete for this tender. The University of Southampton, the buying organisation, has partnered with KORTEXT LIMITED for this contract. The tender aims to enhance the availability of e-resources for educational purposes and support academic institutions with quality content.

## Notice

The supply of e-textbooks under the SUPC framework agreement LIB4044 SU for the supply of Books, e-books, e-textbooks, and associated services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e6c7d2b-f826-4799-b4f1-f7aacb99d925 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2023 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,500,000 |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | KORTEXT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22113000 - Library books

## Release History

- 29 Nov 2023 at 11:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e6c7d2b-f826-4799-b4f1-f7aacb99d925

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e6c7d2b-f826-4799-b4f1-f7aacb99d925
  29th November 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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