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title: "Individual E-book Title via ProQuest Platform"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e768bfb1-74c5-4cf5-922b-bd3d45c2d6a9"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL"
published: "2024-08-06"
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# Individual E-book Title via ProQuest Platform

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e768bfb1-74c5-4cf5-922b-bd3d45c2d6a9

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## Summary

The University of Bristol has completed the procurement process for an "Individual E-book Title via ProQuest Platform," which focuses on purchasing individual e-book titles, DDA, or package purchases for university-wide access, primarily in UK languages. This tender, classified under the textbooks CPV code (22112000), was conducted through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The award was made on 31 July 2024, with the contract period starting on 1 August 2024 and ending on 31 July 2026. The total contract value awarded is £200,000, and the delivery region is the South West of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational resources, particularly those providing digital textbooks and e-books. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to compete and expand their market presence within the higher education sector. Suppliers with expertise in digital content delivery platforms and those that can offer a broad range of academic materials would be well-suited for this procurement opportunity. ProQuest LLC, a large-scale supplier, has been awarded this contract, demonstrating the University of Bristol's commitment to enhancing its educational resource offerings through established partnerships.

## Notice

Individual title, DDA or package purchase for access on aggregator's own platform, primarily UK languages for University wide use.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ad17201-5942-4c3a-bf1d-2e0f5a1f5346 |
| 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 | 6 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £200,000 |
| 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 BRISTOL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PROQUEST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22112000 - Textbooks

## Release History

- 6 Aug 2024 at 16:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ad17201-5942-4c3a-bf1d-2e0f5a1f5346

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ad17201-5942-4c3a-bf1d-2e0f5a1f5346
  6th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.tenders.bris.ac.uk

## Provenance

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