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title: "E-book Subscriptions"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c28d3419-4bd4-46f0-8d47-7cbc5686f96a"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON ENTERPRISE LIMITED"
published: "2020-07-29"
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# E-book Subscriptions

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON ENTERPRISE LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c28d3419-4bd4-46f0-8d47-7cbc5686f96a

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## Summary

The University of Wolverhampton Enterprise Limited has successfully awarded a contract for "E-book Subscriptions," aiming to enhance library access through e-book subscriptions for authorised users. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically library books, and was conducted via a selective method, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract began on 9th July 2020 and is set to run until 8th July 2022. The procurement process culminated in an award on 7th July 2020, with a total contract value of £900,000. The service will primarily be delivered in the West Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital library resources, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies capable of providing e-book subscription services or related educational materials would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future. Given the emphasis on diverse supplier engagement, businesses offering innovative e-book solutions and value-added services could benefit from this growing market.

## Notice

The University of Wolverhampton has awarded a contract for the Provision of E-Book Subscriptions Direct Award pursuant to the SUPC Framework Agreement for Books, E-Books, Standing Orders and Related Materials - Lot 4.4 E-book for library access for all Authorised Users, Subscriptions

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdb84385-c241-4938-8a55-5f929f99b31b |
| 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 | 29 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jul 2020 |
| Contract period | 8 Jul 2020 - 8 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £900,000 |
| 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 WOLVERHAMPTON ENTERPRISE LIMITED |
| Locality | WOLVERHAMPTON |
| Post town | Wolverhampton |
| Postcode | WV1 1LY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG39 Wolverhampton |
| Local authority | Wolverhampton |
| Electoral ward | St Peters |
| Westminster constituency | Wolverhampton West |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | BIBLIU; EBSCO; PROQUEST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22113000 - Library books

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2020 at 14:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdb84385-c241-4938-8a55-5f929f99b31b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdb84385-c241-4938-8a55-5f929f99b31b
  29th July 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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