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title: "OUP - Business Trove - E-TXT 24/25 (from 29/11/24)"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f361faa6-d0c3-4875-bfd3-b16475e81b8a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND"
published: "2024-12-11"
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# OUP - Business Trove - E-TXT 24/25 (from 29/11/24)

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f361faa6-d0c3-4875-bfd3-b16475e81b8a

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## Summary

The University of the West of England has completed a procurement process titled "OUP - Business Trove - E-TXT 24/25" within the industry category of library books and higher education services. This tender involved the delivery of goods to Bristol (postal code BS16 1QY) and was procured through the "Other - Best Value Statement" method. The tender period ended on 8th December 2024, and the contract period was set from 9th December 2024 to 10th December 2024. The award was made to Oxford University Press (Books) on 8th December 2024, with the total contract value amounting to GBP 31,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those specialising in library books and educational materials. The procurement process, focused on achieving best value, indicates a demand for high-quality and cost-effective solutions. Businesses capable of providing specialised educational resources would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts with academic institutions. Given the emphasis on SMEs by the buyer, the University of the West of England, this tender aligns well with enterprises looking to establish or expand their presence in the higher education sector.

## Notice

OUP - Business Trove - E-TXT 24/25 (from 29/11/24)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c765f5c8-0d72-42f4-89fc-a37dbe69303f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Best Value Statement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 9 Dec 2024 - 10 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £31,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £31,000 |
| 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 THE WEST OF ENGLAND |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 1QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS (BOOKS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 22113000 - Library books
- 80300000 - Higher education services

## Release History

- 11 Dec 2024 at 12:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c765f5c8-0d72-42f4-89fc-a37dbe69303f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c765f5c8-0d72-42f4-89fc-a37dbe69303f
  11th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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