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title: "Browns_Books, e-books, e-textbooks and associated services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fc9ba708-4ee3-4a72-893f-b61555fc527a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF DERBY"
published: "2024-05-02"
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# Browns_Books, e-books, e-textbooks and associated services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF DERBY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fc9ba708-4ee3-4a72-893f-b61555fc527a

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## Summary

The University of Derby has awarded a contract for Browns_Books, e-books, e-textbooks, and associated services with a total value of £400,000. The procurement method was selective, with a contract period starting on April 4, 2024, and ending on April 27, 2027, focusing on library books in the goods category. The tender deadline was on April 1, 2024, with delivery addresses in the East Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender by the University of Derby provides opportunities for businesses, especially those dealing with library books and related services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete, considering the contract's scope and nature. The contract awarded to A T Little & Sons Limited trading as Browns Books demonstrates the university's commitment to engaging with suppliers in the local business community.

## Notice

This is an awarded contract notice using framework HE Contracts Books, e-books, e-textbooks and associated services LIB4044 SU Lot 1 and Lot 4.1

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7b6e6da-3f6a-444d-9646-cac91db4a094 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 3 Apr 2024 - 27 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £400,000 |
| 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 DERBY |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE22 1GB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Allestree |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Derbyshire |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | A T LITTLE & SONS LIMITED TRADING AS BROWNS BOOKS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22113000 - Library books

## Release History

- 2 May 2024 at 12:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7b6e6da-3f6a-444d-9646-cac91db4a094

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7b6e6da-3f6a-444d-9646-cac91db4a094
  2nd May 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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