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title: "26-26 Library Books - Print Publications for Library Stock"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON ENTERPRISE LIMITED"
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# 26-26 Library Books - Print Publications for Library Stock

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON ENTERPRISE LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f748417b-482e-43f1-8fce-e365985d56eb

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## Summary

The University of Wolverhampton Enterprise Limited buys printed library books and other physical publications for its library in Wolverhampton. The requirement covers routine additions to library stock as well as specific titles requested by students and academic staff to support teaching, learning and research. The books are intended to provide enrolled students and academic staff with access to published material relevant to courses, independent study and academic research, including works by reputable authors and publishers. This is a supply contract for library books and printed materials (CPV 22113000), with delivery in the West Midlands.

The procurement is complete and was awarded to A.T Little & Sons Limited (Browns Books) and EBSCO International Inc. The award was made on 12 August 2026, with a value of £190,000. The contract period runs from 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2030. The University used a direct award call-off from the SUPC Books, e-Book and Associated Services framework. The stated contract term is two years, with an optional 24-month extension, described as a 2+1+1 arrangement. The recorded tender submission deadline was 31 July 2026. Small and medium-sized enterprises were identified as suitable suppliers. The procurement data does not set out a separate evaluation basis beyond the framework call-off route.

This award demonstrates recurring university demand for dependable supply of print books and other physical publications, covering both planned library acquisitions and ad hoc title requests from students and academic staff. Suppliers best placed for a future requirement would be able to source a broad range of published material from reputable authors and publishers, respond to individual requests as well as routine stock orders, and reliably deliver to a university library in the West Midlands. The award was made through a call-off from a specialist books and e-books framework, so experience supplying higher education libraries and the ability to operate through relevant purchasing frameworks would support a credible offer. The stated SME suitability indicates that smaller suppliers may be able to compete where they can meet the breadth and service requirements.

## Notice

Library Books contracts form a core component of the University's provision of teaching, learning and research resources. They enable the University to supply enrolled students and academic staff with access to published content that supports curriculum delivery, independent study and academic research, ensuring sources are obtained from reputable authors and publishers. Print Publications covers the supply of physical books and other printed materials to the University Library. This includes both routine library stock acquisitions and ad hoc purchases requested by students or academic staff where specific publications are required to support teaching, learning or research activities. Direct Award through the SUPC framework for Books, e-Book and Associated Services (LIB4061 SU). Term: 2 Years, plus optional 24 month extension (2+1+1). Contract Award is retrospective to the Contract start date

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e4e318e-cea6-4157-9b05-9b0da1e0c885 |
| 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, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Aug 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £190,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £190,000 |
| 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 WOLVERHAMPTON ENTERPRISE LIMITED |
| Locality | WOLVERHAMPTON |
| Postcode area | Wolverhampton |
| Postcode | WV1 1LY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG39 Wolverhampton |
| Local authority | Wolverhampton |
| Electoral ward | St Peters |
| Westminster constituency | Wolverhampton West |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | A T Little & Sons Ltd; EBSCO INTERNATIONAL INC. |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22113000 - Library books

## Release History

- 23 Oct 2026 at 15:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e4e318e-cea6-4157-9b05-9b0da1e0c885

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e4e318e-cea6-4157-9b05-9b0da1e0c885
  23rd October 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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