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title: "Supply E Books"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e75e5422-08b6-44be-a85b-4810a8905479"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH"
published: "2025-11-19"
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# Supply E Books

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e75e5422-08b6-44be-a85b-4810a8905479

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## Summary

The University of Plymouth has completed the procurement process for supplying e-books to their library, valued at £80,000. This procurement falls under the industry category of library books and targets suppliers in the goods sector. The process followed a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period for this award stretches from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2026, with delivery locations specified in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with the contract awarded to PROQUEST LLC (Coutts) on 1st August 2025, post the tender period that concluded on 31st July 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth within the digital supply chain of educational resources. Businesses with capabilities in the digital library domain, particularly those classified as small and medium enterprises (SMEs), are well-suited to compete in similar procurement processes due to the specific call-off framework employed. The University of Plymouth's focus on digital transformation within library services underscores a broader trend in educational procurement, providing a sustainable path for technology-driven content suppliers eager to expand their footprint in academic sectors.

## Notice

Library E-Books.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ae5e754-224c-4337-ac35-288a94265009 |
| 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 | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £80,000 |
| 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 PLYMOUTH |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL4 8AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | Drake |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PROQUEST LLC (COUTTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22113000 - Library books

## Release History

- 19 Nov 2025 at 09:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ae5e754-224c-4337-ac35-288a94265009

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ae5e754-224c-4337-ac35-288a94265009
  19th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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