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title: "ecm_12846 Books, e-books, e-textbooks, and associated services"
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published: "2025-04-25"
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# ecm_12846 Books, e-books, e-textbooks, and associated services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d63aa43d-85d5-4f75-955c-c6bdd373f0b8

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has completed the procurement process for a service involving the provision of physical books, e-books, e-textbooks, and associated services. This contract leverages a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The industry category is classified under printed matter and related products, and the services are to be delivered across multiple regions including the United Kingdom, Europe, and other territories. The procurement process culminated with an award on 2 April 2025, with a contract period of the same day, and the contract has an estimated value of £114,000.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in publishing, distribution, or digital content services, particularly those able to negotiate licensing for eBook platforms. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged, given the suitability criteria highlighted by the DWP. By participating in this type of contract, businesses can enhance their portfolio through governmental collaborations and potentially expand their market reach across different regions included in the tender. The awarded contract went to A T Little & Sons Ltd, indicating the capacity for larger scale companies to also partake and compete.

## Notice

This service is to provide DWP with both physical books and eBooks on a subscription or ad-hoc basis, as required by the Authority. Additionally, negotiation and arrangement of necessary licenses with publishers to ensure seamless access to commercial eBook platforms on behalf of the Authority.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/577ff2fb-cb92-44f2-a342-934e5bad3ab6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 25 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2025 - 2 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £114,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £38,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 2FD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | A T LITTLE & SONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22000000 - Printed matter and related products

## Release History

- 25 Apr 2025 at 15:07 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/577ff2fb-cb92-44f2-a342-934e5bad3ab6
- 25 Apr 2025 at 13:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/577ff2fb-cb92-44f2-a342-934e5bad3ab6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/577ff2fb-cb92-44f2-a342-934e5bad3ab6
  25th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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