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title: "Supply of E-Books"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e596c515-1633-469a-b71e-f44a808dd5e9"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND"
published: "2025-09-11"
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# Supply of E-Books

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e596c515-1633-469a-b71e-f44a808dd5e9

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## Summary

The University of Sunderland has completed a procurement process for the supply of E-Books to their library under the SUPC Framework "Books, E-Books, and Associated Materials" Ref LIB4044 SU. Classified under the CPV code for printed matter and related products, this contract involves a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £2,644,645, began on 30th June 2025 and will continue until 29th June 2029, with delivery locations specified in the North East and London, United Kingdom. The procurement was at the award stage, with the contract being awarded on 11th September 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly for those specialising in the provision of printed materials and related products. The University of Sunderland's contract allows suitable small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to contribute to a long-term project. Given the requirement for delivery to both the North East and London, companies with robust logistical capabilities may find particular advantage. Suppliers such as EBSCO INTERNATIONAL INC., A T Little & Sons Ltd (T/A Browns Books), Kortext Limited, and ProQuest LLC have already engaged in this contract, highlighting the fit for established large-scale organisations within the sector.

## Notice

Contract Award for the provision of print books to the University Library, under the SUPC Framework "Books, E-Books, and Associated Materials" Ref LIB4044 SU.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/398f5aeb-e528-429b-b62c-a9937ee7db3b |
| 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 | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 29 Jun 2025 - 29 Jun 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,644,645 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,644,645 |
| 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 SUNDERLAND |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR1 3SD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Millfield |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | A T LITTLE & SONS LTD T/A BROWNS BOOKS; EBSCO INTERNATIONAL; KORTEXT; PROQUEST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22000000 - Printed matter and related products

## Release History

- 11 Sep 2025 at 12:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/398f5aeb-e528-429b-b62c-a9937ee7db3b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/398f5aeb-e528-429b-b62c-a9937ee7db3b
  11th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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