---
title: "e-books platform for FE"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03c69f"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "JISC"
published: "2023-05-05"
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# e-books platform for FE

Buyer: JISC  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03c69f

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## Summary

The Contracting Authority, Jisc, based in Bristol, United Kingdom, has initiated a tender process for an e-books platform catering to Further Education. The tender falls under the goods category, focusing on an educational software package. The total contract value is £2,000,000 over 4 years. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a tender period ending on June 6, 2023. The chosen vendors will need to submit bids electronically or in writing.

This tender by Jisc presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in educational software, digital platforms, and content management systems. Companies capable of developing user-friendly, secure e-books platforms are well-suited to compete. The extensive contract duration of 4 years, with potential for renewal, offers stability and growth prospects for successful bidders. Interested suppliers should align their offerings with the procurement requirements and visit the Jisc tendering portal for more details.

## Notice

The Contracting Authority is inviting vendors in the marketplace to bid, in line with the requirements set out below, detailing how it might provide a user-friendly, secure, digital eBooks platform that can incorporate the range of content currently available to its members and customers, and respond to changing demand for content in the future. Value represents the estimated available budget for content over a 4 year contract. Interested suppliers should visit the Jisc tendering portal to access this opportunity: https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=JISC

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Contracting Authority is inviting vendors in the marketplace to bid, in line with the requirements set out below, detailing how it might provide a user-friendly, secure, digital eBooks platform that can incorporate the range of content currently available to its members and customers, and respond to changing demand for content in the future.

Renewal: 2x 1 year extension optons are available on this contract (i.e. 2yr initial period +1yr extenson + 1yr extension)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012916-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Expected to be re-procured in advance of contract ending, circa every 4 years |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | £2,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 22111000 - School books
- 22112000 - Textbooks
- 22113000 - Library books
- 22114000 - Dictionaries, maps, music books and other books
- 48160000 - Library software package
- 48190000 - Educational software package
- 48520000 - Multimedia software package

## Release History

- 5 May 2023 at 10:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012916-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=68044&B=JISC
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/87175
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=JISC
- https://www.jisc.ac.uk

## Provenance

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