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title: "1BKY - Service-Electronic Media"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f2f209ad-024c-439d-be30-e773d6a101c9"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY"
published: "2021-06-25"
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# 1BKY - Service-Electronic Media

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f2f209ad-024c-439d-be30-e773d6a101c9

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## Summary

Newcastle University is seeking suppliers for the procurement titled "1BKY - Service-Electronic Media," focusing on providing e-book access. This tender falls under the goods category, specifically classified as dictionaries, maps, music books, and other books (CPV code: 22114000). The contract period is from 28th May 2021 to 8th June 2021, with the procurement method classified as a direct single tender action, as it is below the threshold. Although the tender submission period has ended on 27th May 2021, the award for this contract was published on 25th June 2021, with an award value of £47,500.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to collaborate with a reputable educational institution. Companies that specialise in digital publishing, e-book distribution, or electronic media services would be well-positioned to participate in similar future tenders, enhancing their market presence in the education sector and capitalising on growing demands for digital resources in learning environments.

## Notice

E book access

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c48c7cd-a843-4801-87a2-e6a9933f0901 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 27 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 May 2021 |
| Contract period | 27 May 2021 - 8 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £47,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £47,500 |
| 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 | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 7RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WORLD SCIENTIFIC PUBLISHING (UK)LTD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22114000 - Dictionaries, maps, music books and other books

## Release History

- 25 Jun 2021 at 12:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c48c7cd-a843-4801-87a2-e6a9933f0901

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c48c7cd-a843-4801-87a2-e6a9933f0901
  25th June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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