---
title: "Books, E-books, Standing orders and Related Materials -- Joint Consortia Framework Agreement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02aabe"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTHERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM (SUPC)"
published: "2021-04-27"
---

# Books, E-books, Standing orders and Related Materials -- Joint Consortia Framework Agreement

Buyer: SOUTHERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM (SUPC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02aabe

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## Summary

The Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC) is currently involved in the procurement process for a Joint Consortia Framework Agreement titled "Books, E-books, Standing orders and Related Materials." This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on library books. The contract, originally due to expire on 31st July 2021, has been extended for an additional six months, now concluding on 31st January 2022. Various suppliers are engaged in the provision of these materials, with deliveries scheduled to multiple locations across the UK.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for both large and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the publishing and distribution sectors, particularly those specialising in educational materials. Suppliers with capabilities in providing library resources, digital content, or related services would be well-suited to compete in this market. The participation of diverse suppliers can enhance the range of resources available to educational institutions, thus fostering collaboration and innovation in the sector.

### Lot Information

Books, E-Books, Standing orders and Related Materials

Extension to Framework Agreement for the supply of Books, e-books, standing orders and related materials (LIB 4035 SU). Extension is for a maximum of 6 months from 1st August 2021 until 31st January 2022 with no amendment to the Lots, contract value, or Suppliers apart from those who no longer trade. Need for modification was brought about by circumstances which a diligent contracting authority/entity could not forsee (see VII.2)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009037-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jun 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2017 - 31 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £360,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTHERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM (SUPC) |
| Additional buyers | EUROPEAN UNION |
| Locality | READING |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG6 6BU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | Wokingham |
| Electoral ward | Hillside |
| Westminster constituency | Earley and Woodley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 14 |
| Supplier names | ASKEWS & HOLTS LIBRARY SERVICES; BIBLIOTECH EDUCATION; BIBLIU; BLACKWELL; BROWNS BOOKS FOR STUDENTS; CASALINI LIBRI; DAWSON BOOKS; EBSCO; EBSCO INTERNATIONAL; JOHN SMITH & SON GROUP; KORTEXT; OTTO HARRASSOWITZ; PROQUEST; WORDERY.COM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22113000 - Library books

## Release History

- 27 Apr 2021 at 16:06 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009037-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/86623
- https://www.supc.ac.uk
- https://www.supc.ac.uk/

## Provenance

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