---
title: "Contract for the Purchase print books and individually purchased eBooks"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068c0b"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ARTS UNIVERSITY BOURNEMOUTH"
published: "2026-04-27"
---

# Contract for the Purchase print books and individually purchased eBooks

Buyer: ARTS UNIVERSITY BOURNEMOUTH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068c0b

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## Summary

The contracting process undertaken by Arts University Bournemouth addressed the procurement of library books, both print and eBooks, for their institution. Despite the procurement process's status as complete, the initial tender for the supply of print books and eBooks was cancelled. The contract, executed under a limited procurement method, relied on a framework agreement allowing award without further publication of a call for competition. The awarded contract, valued at £502,185.56, was signed with EBSCO International Inc. on 22nd April 2026. This procurement falls outside the scope of the directive as permitted under Regulation 33 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, covering numerous regions across the United Kingdom identified by their regional codes from UKC to UKK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in book supply, especially those offering competitive pricing and quality service, given the emphasis on price as a criteria. Large suppliers capable of dealing with substantial orders, such as EBSCO International Inc., would find this type of framework particularly beneficial, enabling them to expand their market presence in the educational sector. Businesses with the capability to provide comprehensive library solutions and adapt to specific needs at various locations in the UK could thrive in similar procurement frameworks. The certainty of contracts with educational institutions like Arts University Bournemouth offers potential for continued growth and stability in the industry.

## Notice

The contract is for the purchase of of print books and individually purchased eBooks for the AUB library

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of of print books and individually purchased eBooks for the AUB library

### Procurement Information

This contract was awarded as a call-off from an existing framework agreement that had been established following a compliant procurement process, which included a prior call for competition published in accordance with applicable procurement regulations. The framework agreement permitted participating contracting authorities to award call-off contracts without further publication of a contract notice. The award of this contract was therefore lawfully made in accordance with the terms of the framework agreement and Regulation 33 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038229-2026 |
| 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 | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £502,185 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ARTS UNIVERSITY BOURNEMOUTH |
| Locality | POOLE |
| Post town | Bournemouth |
| Postcode | BH12 5HH |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EBSCO INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22113000 - Library books

## Release History

- 27 Apr 2026 at 15:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038229-2026

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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