---
title: "Books & E-Books"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0394f8"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ASTON UNIVERSITY"
published: "2023-01-04"
---

# Books & E-Books

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0394f8

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## Summary

The public procurement contracting process for the tender titled "Books & E-Books" was completed by Aston University in the United Kingdom. The procurement stage involved the award process without prior publication of a call for competition. The tender, classified under "Library books," aimed to procure English language print books and subscriptions for library access. The contracting authority, Aston University, awarded the contract to A T Little & Sons Ltd T/A Browns Books and ProQuest LLC.

This tender for library books presents business growth opportunities for suppliers specializing in print books and e-books. Companies with expertise in library services, book distribution, and academic publishing are well-suited to compete in this procurement process managed by Aston University. The focus on quality criteria such as service support and innovation makes this tender ideal for suppliers committed to delivering value for money and responsible procurement practices.

## Notice

English language print books for library stock Dual title, package or EBA purchase for access on a third-party platform Subscriptions for library access

### Lot Information

English language print books for library stock

English language print books for library stock. Additional information: Desktop Evaluation - SUPC Joint Consortia Framework Agreement for the supply of Books, e-Books, e-Textbooks, and associated services, ref LIB4044 SU).

Options: 24 Months

Dual title, package or EBA purchase for access on a third-party platform

Dual title, package or EBA purchase for access on a third-party platform. Additional information: Desktop Evaluation - SUPC Joint Consortia Framework Agreement for the supply of Books, e-Books, e-Textbooks, and associated services, ref LIB4044 SU).

Options: 24 Months

Subscriptions for library access

Subscriptions for library access. Additional information: SUPC Joint Consortia Framework Agreement for the supply of Books, e-Books, e-Textbooks, and associated services, ref LIB4044 SU

Options: 24 Months

Individual title, DDA or package purchase for access on aggregator's own platform, primarily UK languages

Individual title, DDA or package purchase for access on aggregator's own platform, primarily UK languages Additional information: Desktop Evaluation - SUPC Joint Consortia Framework Agreement for the supply of Books, e-Books, e- Textbooks, and associated services, ref LIB4044 SU

Options: 24 Months

### Procurement Information

Use of the SUPC Joint Consortia Framework Agreement for the supply of Books, e-Books, e- Textbooks, and associated services, ref LIB4044 SU

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000139-2023 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Dec 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ASTON UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 7ET |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Nechells |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG3 West Midlands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | A T LITTLE & SONS LTD T/A BROWNS BOOKS; PROQUEST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22113000 - Library books

## Release History

- 4 Jan 2023 at 11:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000139-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://www.aston.ac.uk

## Provenance

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