---
title: "eTextbooks"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f46e"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)"
published: "2025-12-12"
---

# eTextbooks

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f46e

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Provision of eTextbooks" was initiated by the University of Sussex and has now reached the Award stage. The contract was awarded to Kortext Ltd for an amount of £300,000 on 12th December 2025, with the contract being signed on 4th December 2025. The procurement, classified under the industry category "Textbooks" (CPV code: 22112000), was conducted via a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition, driven by a framework mini competition. The University of Sussex, located in Falmer, Brighton, governed by public law, served as the buying organisation. This procurement, focusing on the goods category, is geographically located within the United Kingdom.

This tender opens up opportunities for businesses involved in the digital textbook industry, particularly those capable of supplying electronic educational materials. The choice of a limited procurement method suggests the need for suppliers with a proven track record and possibly existing frameworks with educational institutions. Large businesses like Kortext Ltd, which are well-established in providing digital learning solutions, are well-suited to compete in such tenders due to their capacity to meet the specific demands and scale of educational contracts. This procurement underscores the growing demand for digital solutions in the education sector, indicating potential business growth for suppliers in this niche market.

## Notice

Provision of eTextbooks

### Procurement Information

Framework Mini Competition

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082285-2025 |
| 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 | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £300,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE) |
| Locality | FALMER, BRIGHTON |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN1 9RH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ21 Brighton and Hove |
| Local authority | Brighton and Hove |
| Electoral ward | Coldean & Stanmer |
| Westminster constituency | Brighton Pavilion |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22112000 - Textbooks

## Release History

- 12 Dec 2025 at 09:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082285-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sussex.ac.uk

## Provenance

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