---
title: "University of Winchester - Book Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059ca2"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF WINCHESTER"
published: "2025-09-17"
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# University of Winchester - Book Framework

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF WINCHESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059ca2

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## Summary

The University of Winchester has completed a procurement process titled "University of Winchester - Book Framework" aimed at sourcing physical and non-subscription e-books through the Clarivate Rialto "books Marketplace". The procurement falls under the "goods" category, specifically focusing on printed books and publications, and was conducted via a direct award method. The decision was made due to the lack of alternative suppliers who can meet the University's requirements for purchasing. Located in Hampshire, the University serves as a public authority in the sub-central government segment. The contract is scheduled to commence on 2nd October 2025 and will run until 1st October 2028, ensuring procurement needs are met for the specified contract period. Key locations benefitting from this procurement include the UKJ and UKK regions.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in book and publication supply, particularly those with capabilities to integrate seamlessly with institutional ordering systems. While the procurement process has been completed by awarding the contract to Clarivate Analytics (UK) Limited, businesses in the field of publishing and books supply can look at opportunities to enhance their offerings in anticipation of future tenders. Firms with established mechanisms to supply both physical and digital book collections and who have the ability to streamline processes through integration with academic institutions' systems, would have been well-suited for similar opportunities. The focus on compliance with intellectual property and technical requirements makes this contract particularly tailored to suppliers with robust market presence and system compatibility.

## Notice

Utilisation of the Clarivate Rialto "books Marketplace" to source physical and (non-subscription) e-books Value - dependent on academics requests for resource lists. Circa PS75-90k p.a

### Procurement Information

Utilisation of the Clarivate Rialto "books Marketplace" to source physical and (non-subscription) e-books. The University has been unable to find another alternative supplier who is able to provide this service and ordering procedure. This is essential to fit in with the University's embedded systems enabling the University team to undertake a single confirmation action.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057507-2025 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Oct 2025 - 1 Oct 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £270,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF WINCHESTER |
| Locality | HAMPSHIRE |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO22 4NR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Winchester |
| Electoral ward | St Paul |
| Westminster constituency | Winchester |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CLARIVATE ANALYTICS (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22110000 - Printed books
- 22120000 - Publications

## Release History

- 17 Sep 2025 at 16:26 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057507-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057507-2025
  17th September 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://clarivate.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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