---
title: "E-Books Licence Agreement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f134"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY"
published: "2025-12-08"
---

# E-Books Licence Agreement

Buyer: BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f134

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## Summary

Bournemouth University has completed the procurement process for an "E-Books Licence Agreement," involving the supply of books, e-books, and associated services. This contract, concerning services related to library software packages and library services, was awarded to Kortext Ltd, a large-scale supplier. The procurement utilised a direct method without competition, as it was below the threshold. The contract was signed on 1st October 2025 and is valued at £45,000, with a gross amount of £54,000. It extends from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2026. The location of services is specified as the UKK24 region, with the buyer being Bournemouth University, a public authority within sub-central government.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in digital resources, library management solutions, and educational technologies to collaborate with educational institutions. Companies with expertise in the development and supply of library software and e-book services could find lucrative engagements through contracts like this one. Additionally, businesses that are adept at forming partnerships with academic institutions and can provide cost-effective digital solutions may find this sector particularly rewarding and suited for long-term growth and expansion.

## Notice

Licence for the supply of books, e-books and associated services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080808-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £45,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | POOLE |
| Post town | Bournemouth |
| Postcode | BH12 5BB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Electoral ward | Talbot & Branksome Woods |
| Westminster constituency | Bournemouth West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 48160000 - Library software package
- 92510000 - Library and archive services
- 92511000 - Library services

## Release History

- 8 Dec 2025 at 17:06 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080808-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080808-2025
  8th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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