---
title: "STC bulk order of books"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05aa6c"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND"
published: "2025-10-08"
---

# STC bulk order of books

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05aa6c

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## Summary

The University of the West of England, a sub-central government public authority located in Bristol, has completed its procurement process for a bulk order of books required for a core module. The procurement, titled "STC Bulk Order of Books," involved the purchase of 77 copies across 12 titles, categorised under 'goods' with a specific focus on textbooks. The award, under the category of goods, was made to CBL Distribution Limited, an SME based in Birmingham. The process reached its award stage on 8th October 2025, with the initial contract having been signed earlier on 22nd August 2025. The contract period was set from 23rd to 24th August 2025, with the transaction amounting to a gross value of £32,425.

This procurement presents an opportunity for SMEs, especially those specialising in publishing and distribution, to engage with public sector contracts and expand their client base within the educational sector, given the specific focus on textbook supplies. The use of a "Below threshold - unknown" procurement method indicates the potential for smaller businesses to competitively participate in similar future tenders. Companies with expertise in supplying educational materials or similar goods can leverage such contracts to foster business growth, offering avenues for collaboration and expansion within the public education and academic sectors.

## Notice

STC bulk order of books for Core module. 77 copies of 12 titles.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063252-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 22 Aug 2025 - 24 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £27,021 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 1QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CBL DISTRIBUTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22112000 - Textbooks

## Release History

- 8 Oct 2025 at 11:26 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063252-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063252-2025
  8th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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