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title: "Proquest- Print Books and e-books"
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published: "2024-08-02"
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# Proquest- Print Books and e-books

Buyer: UKHSA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f95615e5-f164-4ca4-9dd0-7abf1e4c0cac

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## Summary

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Proquest- Print Books and e-books" under the industry category of "Library books." The process, which involved a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement, concluded with the awarding of the contract on 15th May 2024. The contract, valued at £142,330, commenced on 1st February 2024 and will run until 31st January 2027. The UKHSA, based in London (postal code E14 4PU), oversaw the tender while Proquest LLC has been confirmed as the supplier.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses involved in e-book and print book supplies, particularly those with capabilities in managing discovery, selection, acquisition, and administration of library resources. While this specific procurement is complete, businesses similar to Proquest LLC that offer integrated ebook ordering and delivery platforms may find ongoing opportunities within the public sector. Companies that specialise in providing digital library resources and services, though not necessarily SMEs or VCSEs, are well-suited to compete in such tenders, offering potential growth in the expanding market of digital educational and informational services.

## Notice

ProQuest provide an ebook ordering and delivery platform that enables management of discovery, selection, acquisition, administration, and reporting to allow staff immediate access to the ebooks that are needed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/071c43eb-c0e2-419b-ba23-0828238f63b7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2024 - 31 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £142,330 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £142,330 |
| 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 | UKHSA |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 4PU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Canary Wharf |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22113000 - Library books

## Release History

- 2 Aug 2024 at 09:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/071c43eb-c0e2-419b-ba23-0828238f63b7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/071c43eb-c0e2-419b-ba23-0828238f63b7
  2nd August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/67a054ac-5bd1-473d-a118-c265e30d26a0
  Pages from 20240801-Licence-Perpetual_access_e_book_licence_proquest_final_Redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/73521926-9422-4dea-9ff7-13eb7d2fe431
  Pages from 20240801- call off Proquest C254180 PRO5963- standard_call_off_contract_Final (002)_Redacted

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