--- title: "Books, e-books, e-textbooks and associated services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02c14b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02c14b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02c14b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02c14b.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SOUTHERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM (SUPC)" published: "2022-01-04" --- # Books, e-books, e-textbooks and associated services Buyer: SOUTHERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM (SUPC) Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02c14b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02c14b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02c14b.json) ## Summary The Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC) is conducting a procurement process for books, e-books, e-textbooks, and associated services, classified under library books (CPV: 22113000). This tender is part of a framework agreement and is currently in the tender stage. The process includes various lots, with budget allocations amounting to £360 million. The deadlines for submissions have been updated; the current tender period ends on 18 August 2021. SUPC provides this procurement opportunity to institutions within several higher education regional purchasing consortia across the UK. This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses involved in publishing, book distribution, and e-textbook services, particularly those targeting educational institutions. Suppliers that can provide a wide range of library-related products and services, including both print and digital formats, will be well-suited to compete. Notably, smaller enterprises, especially those hinting at innovative services or sustainable procurement practices, could also find a niche within the framework, meeting the diverse needs of participating universities and colleges. ## Notice Framework Agreement for the supply of Books, e-books, e-textbooks, and associated services. This tender is split into 11 Lots and Sub-lots. ### Lot Information English language print books for library stock Print books primarily in UK languages to participating consortia member libraries. Participating consortia are SUPC, NEUPC, NWUPC, LUPC, HEPCW, NEYAL, MUAL, NoWAL, WHELF, and Academic Libraries North. Agreement open to member universities and their partners regardless of whether or not they are defined as Contracting Authorities for the purposes of the PCR 2015 Options: SUPC will award this Framework Agreement on the basis of 2 years initially, with options to extend the initial 2 years by up to 2 further years. Print books published in foreign languages or in countries where English is not the first language, for library stock Print books primarily in non-UK languages (or from countries where English is not the first language) to participating consortia member libraries. Participating consortia are SUPC, NEUPC, NWUPC, LUPC, HEPCW, NEYAL, MUAL, NoWAL, WHELF, and Academic Libraries North. Agreement open to member universities and their partners regardless of whether or not they are defined as Contracting Authorities for the purposes of the PCR 2015 Options: SUPC will award this Framework Agreement on the basis of 2 years initially, with options to extend the initial 2 years by up to 2 further years. Standing Orders Print and electronic Standing Order books supplied to participating consortia member libraries. Participating consortia are SUPC, NEUPC, NWUPC, LUPC, HEPCW, NEYAL, MUAL, NoWAL, WHELF, and Academic Libraries North. Agreement open to member universities and their partners regardless of whether or not they are defined as Contracting Authorities for the purposes of the PCR 2015 Options: SUPC will award this Framework Agreement on the basis of 2 years initially, with options to extend the initial 2 years by up to 2 further years. Individual title, DDA or package purchase for access on aggregator's own platform, primarily UK languages E-books (title, package, or DDA level) on an aggregator platform primarily in UK languages to participating consortia member libraries. Participating consortia are SUPC, NEUPC, NWUPC, LUPC, HEPCW, NEYAL, MUAL, NoWAL, WHELF, and Academic Libraries North. Agreement open to member universities and their partners regardless of whether or not they are defined as Contracting Authorities for the purposes of the PCR 2015 Options: SUPC will award this Framework Agreement on the basis of 2 years initially, with options to extend the initial 2 years by up to 2 further years. Individual title, package or EBA purchase for access on a third-party platform E-books (title, package, or EBA level) purchased via an aggregator but made available via a third-party platform, to participating consortia member libraries. Participating consortia are SUPC, NEUPC, NWUPC, LUPC, HEPCW, NEYAL, MUAL, NoWAL, WHELF, and Academic Libraries North. Agreement open to member universities and their partners regardless of whether or not they are defined as Contracting Authorities for the purposes of the PCR 2015 Options: SUPC will award this Framework Agreement on the basis of 2 years initially, with options to extend the initial 2 years by up to 2 further years. Multi-publisher EBA for access via aggregator's own platform E-books via multi-publisher EBA schemes delivered via an aggregator platform, to participating consortia member libraries. Participating consortia are SUPC, NEUPC, NWUPC, LUPC, HEPCW, NEYAL, MUAL, NoWAL, WHELF, and Academic Libraries North. Agreement open to member universities and their partners regardless of whether or not they are defined as Contracting Authorities for the purposes of the PCR 2015 Options: SUPC will award this Framework Agreement on the basis of 2 years initially, with options to extend the initial 2 years by up to 2 further years. Subscriptions for library access E-books supplied on an annual subscription basis to participating consortia member libraries. Participating consortia are SUPC, NEUPC, NWUPC, LUPC, HEPCW, NEYAL, MUAL, NoWAL, WHELF, and Academic Libraries North. Agreement open to member universities and their partners regardless of whether or not they are defined as Contracting Authorities for the purposes of the PCR 2015 Options: SUPC will award this Framework Agreement on the basis of 2 years initially, with options to extend the initial 2 years by up to 2 further years. Individual title, DDA or package purchase for access on aggregator's own platform, primarily non-UK language E-books (title, package, or DDA level) on an aggregator platform primarily in non-UK languages to participating consortia member libraries. Participating consortia are SUPC, NEUPC, NWUPC, LUPC, HEPCW, NEYAL, MUAL, NoWAL, WHELF, and Academic Libraries North. Agreement open to member universities and their partners regardless of whether or not they are defined as Contracting Authorities for the purposes of the PCR 2015 Options: SUPC will award this Framework Agreement on the basis of 2 years initially, with options to extend the initial 2 years by up to 2 further years. E-textbook access, usually priced by specified number of core users and delivered via an e-textbook platform E-textbook access, usually priced by number of core users and delivered via an e-textbook platform, supplied to participating consortia member libraries. Participating consortia are SUPC, NEUPC, NWUPC, LUPC, HEPCW, NEYAL, MUAL, NoWAL, WHELF, and Academic Libraries North. Agreement open to member universities and their partners regardless of whether or not they are defined as Contracting Authorities for the purposes of the PCR 2015 Options: SUPC will award this Framework Agreement on the basis of 2 years initially, with options to extend the initial 2 years by up to 2 further years. English language print books for institution department purchase (primarily non-library) Print books primarily in UK languages for departmental purchase to participating consortia members. Participating consortia are SUPC, NEUPC, NWUPC, LUPC, HEPCW, NEYAL, MUAL, NoWAL, WHELF, and Academic Libraries North. Agreement open to member universities and their partners regardless of whether or not they are defined as Contracting Authorities for the purposes of the PCR 2015 Options: SUPC will award this Framework Agreement on the basis of 2 years initially, with options to extend the initial 2 years by up to 2 further years. Sales to individuals - staff and students (print or electronic) Sale of print books and/or e-books direct to individual students, staff, and alumi to participating consortia members. Participating consortia are SUPC, NEUPC, NWUPC, LUPC, HEPCW, NEYAL, MUAL, NoWAL, WHELF, and Academic Libraries North. Agreement open to member universities and their partners regardless of whether or not they are defined as Contracting Authorities for the purposes of the PCR 2015 Options: SUPC will award this Framework Agreement on the basis of 2 years initially, with options to extend the initial 2 years by up to 2 further years. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000019-2022 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Jan 2022 | | Submission deadline | 11 Aug 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 4 Jan 2022 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £360,000,000 | | Lots value | £353,000,070 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £241,000,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | 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 | 13 | | Supplier names | A T LITTLE & SONS LTD T/A BROWNS BOOKS; BIBLIU; BLACKWELL; CASALINI LIBRI; EBSCO INTERNATIONAL; ERASMUS ANTIQUARIAAT EN BOEKHANDEL; HOUTSCHILD INTERNATIONAL BOOKSELLERS; ITHAKA HARBORS D/B/A "JSTOR; JOHN SMITH & SON GROUP; KORTEXT; OTTO HARRASSOWITZ; PROQUEST; VITALSOURCE TECHNOLOGIES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 22 - Printed matter and related products - 64 - Postal and telecommunications services ### Codes - 22100000 - Printed books, brochures and leaflets - 22110000 - Printed books - 22113000 - Library books - 64216200 - Electronic information services ## Release History - 4 Jan 2022 at 09:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000019-2022 - 27 Jul 2021 at 17:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014808-2021 - 20 Jul 2021 at 08:23 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017004-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://about.proquest.com - http://bibliu.com - http://www.blackwells.co.uk - http://www.brownsbfs.co.uk - http://www.casalini.it - http://www.ebsco.com - http://www.erasmusbooks.nl - http://www.houtschild.com - http://www.jstor.org - http://www.kortext.com - https://get.vitalsource.com/intl - https://johnsmithgroup.co.uk/ - https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:511767-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/86623 - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Supplier/Documents/Folder/30082 - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Supplier/Notice/26376 - https://www.harrassowitz.de - https://www.supc.ac.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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