---
title: "BibliU - The Supply of Books, e-books"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065c82"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES"
published: "2026-02-25"
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# BibliU - The Supply of Books, e-books

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065c82

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## Summary

The University of South Wales has concluded a procurement process for digital learning materials, specifically e-textbooks, awarded under Lot 7 of the SUPC Framework Agreement. The contract was awarded to BibliU Limited through a direct award method that did not involve competition, and aims to ensure teaching continuity and stability for the University. Spanning from 1 January 2026 to 31 July 2028, the contract is valued at £36,000 excluding VAT (£43,200 including VAT). The services will be provided in Pontypridd, UK, following Welsh devolved regulations, and will incorporate institution-wide access and integration with the University’s virtual learning and reading-list systems.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital content delivery and educational material provisioning. Companies offering robust cloud-based platforms, e-learning solutions, and compliance with accessibility standards would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. SMEs, especially those with experience in subscription services and analytics, can leverage such contracts to expand their client base within the educational sector, gaining access to a stable demand and promoting innovation in digital learning environments.

## Notice

The University of South Wales (USW) has awarded a contract to BibliU under Lot 7 (E-textbooks) of the SUPC Framework Agreement for the Supply of Books, E-Books and Associated Services (LIB4061 SU). The contract provides digital learning materials, including e-textbooks and associated platform services, to support teaching and learning across the University. Services include institution-wide access models, integration with USW's VLE and reading-list systems, accessibility-compliant content, and analytics. A compliant Direct Award was undertaken in accordance with the framework Buyer's Guide to ensure continuity of access, avoid disruption to embedded course materials, and maintain operational stability. The contract runs from 1 January 2026 to 31 July 2028 with an estimated total value of PS36,000 excluding VAT (PS43,200 including VAT).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017070-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 3 Feb 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £36,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES |
| Locality | PONTYPRIDD |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF37 1DL |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend |
| Local authority | Rhondda Cynon Taf |
| Electoral ward | Treforest |
| Westminster constituency | Pontypridd |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 25 Feb 2026 at 16:23 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017070-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017070-2026
  25th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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