--- title: "e-Books Framework Agreement" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0312ff" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0312ff" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0312ff.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0312ff.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "JISC" published: "2022-08-09" --- # e-Books Framework Agreement Buyer: JISC Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0312ff [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0312ff) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0312ff.json) ## Summary Jisc Services Limited (JSL) has recently completed an award process for the e-Books Framework Agreement in the Education and training services sector. The framework aims to provide content supply services for e-Books, particularly for the Further Education (FE) sector. JSL is seeking suppliers to provide relevant curricula-led titles to meet the teaching and learning needs of the FE sector for the next 2 years. The tender includes various lots such as AS Level / A level, Vocational Content for FE, GCSE, iGCSE and Nationals English and Maths, Academic books for L4 and Access to University courses, Vocational content for Apprentices, ESOL, and Award-agnostic titles and study skills. The tender process has been completed, with active contracts signed on 21st April 2022. This tender for the e-Books Framework Agreement by Jisc Services Limited presents significant business opportunities for suppliers in the education sector, particularly those focusing on e-learning services and content provision. Businesses offering core textbooks, workbooks, and revision guides supporting various educational levels are well-suited to compete. The framework agreement allows for an initial 2-year contract with the potential for extension based on performance reviews. Suppliers interested in providing content to support teaching and learning in the FE sector, as well as English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) titles, are encouraged to engage with JSL. The tender emphasises quality and pricing criteria, offering a lucrative prospect for businesses seeking to expand their presence in the education services market. ## Notice Jisc Services Limited (JSL) has establish a multi-supplier framework agreement for e-Books services content supply. JSL is seeking to continue making an investment in its e-Books for FE service. JSL regularly has a requirement to purchase licences for relevant, up-to-date curricula-led titles to make available to the FE sector and is therefore looking for suppliers who can provide titles, that meet the criteria to support the teaching and learning needs, to cover existing and future needs of the FE sector. ### Lot Information AS Level / A level / Highers / Advanced Highers content Core textbooks, workbooks and revision guides that support the UK-wide curriculum. Options: JSL wishes to put in place a framework that runs for an initial 2 years with the possibility of extension for a further 2 years subject to requirements and performance review. Vocational Content for FE (levels 2 and 3) Core textbooks and workbooks that support vocational qualifications such as BTECs, CACHE, T Levels, and Applied Diplomas/Applied General Qualifications. Options: JSL wishes to put in place a framework that runs for an initial 2 years with the possibility of extension for a further 2 years subject to requirements and performance review. GCSE, iGCSE and Nationals English and Maths for FE and Scottish Core Skills Core textbooks, workbooks and revision guides that support the UK-wide curriculum. Options: JSL wishes to put in place a framework that runs for an initial 2 years with the possibility of extension for a further 2 years subject to requirements and performance review. Academic books that support L4 and Access to University courses supplied by FE Textbooks that support a wider curriculum that assists learners studying and preparing for university. Options: JSL wishes to put in place a framework that runs for an initial 2 years with the possibility of extension for a further 2 years subject to requirements and performance review. Vocational content to support Apprentices Textbooks, workbooks and guides that support apprentices succeed in their NVQs/SVQs Options: JSL wishes to put in place a framework that runs for an initial 2 years with the possibility of extension for a further 2 years subject to requirements and performance review. ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Titles relevant to the teaching of English to speakers of other languages Options: JSL wishes to put in place a framework that runs for an initial 2 years with the possibility of extension for a further 2 years subject to requirements and performance review. Award-agnostic titles and study skills Content to support A Level and FE studies across the UK, independent of qualification or awarding body. Options: JSL wishes to put in place a framework that runs for an initial 2 years with the possibility of extension for a further 2 years subject to requirements and performance review. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021829-2022 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Aug 2022 | | Submission deadline | 7 Mar 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 20 Apr 2022 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £2,000,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | JISC | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS1 6NB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of | | Local authority | Bristol, City of | | Electoral ward | Central | | Westminster constituency | Bristol Central | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 2 | | Supplier names | PEARSON; PROQUEST | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services - 80420000 - E-learning services ## Release History - 9 Aug 2022 at 09:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021829-2022 - 3 Feb 2022 at 16:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003172-2022 ## Notice URLs - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=42982&B=JISC - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/87175 - https://www.jisc.ac.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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