---
title: "E-books: title-by-title, package, and DDA"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03e05e"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ASTON UNIVERSITY"
published: "2023-07-10"
---

# E-books: title-by-title, package, and DDA

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03e05e

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## Summary

The procurement process was initiated by Aston University for the procurement of E-books related to library books. The tender, titled "E-books: title-by-title, package, and DDA," falls under the goods category with a focus on library books. The procurement method used was a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, specifically using the SUPC Joint Consortia Framework Agreement. The award for this tender was given to ProQuest LLC, an active supplier, with the contract signed on June 30, 2023.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of books, e-books, e-textbooks, and associated services, especially those who can provide a wide range and high-quality library book services related to E-books. Businesses should be prepared to meet the procurement requirements under a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. Given the focus on library books, suppliers with expertise in this area, such as ProQuest LLC, are well-suited to compete and potentially expand their business through this contract with Aston University.

## Notice

LIB4044 SU Framework Call-Off Lot 4.1 - E-books: title-by-title, package, and DDA

### Lot Information

Lot 1

LIB4044 SU Framework Call-Off Lot 4.1 - E-books: title-by-title, package, and DDA

### 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/019676-2023 |
| 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 | 10 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2023 |
| 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 | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PROQUEST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22113000 - Library books

## Release History

- 10 Jul 2023 at 16:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019676-2023

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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