---
title: "Browns Books Library Services E-Book Tender Call Off"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06bd85"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "COVENTRY UNIVERSITY"
published: "2026-06-25"
---

# Browns Books Library Services E-Book Tender Call Off

Buyer: COVENTRY UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bd85

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## Summary

The procurement process was conducted by Coventry University, which awarded a contract through a tender titled "Browns Books Library Services E-Book Tender Call Off". This contract relates to the services industry, specifically in subscription services, and involves locations across the UK. The procurement stage is at the Award, having been completed with a contract signed on 20th April 2026. The award followed a limited procurement method, without a prior publication of a call for competition, as part of Lot 4 of the SUPC Books, eBooks and associated services Framework. The procurement’s rationale was based on the protection of exclusive rights, highlighting intellectual property considerations.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses involved in subscription services and related fields, especially those adept in supplying supplementary resources to existing frameworks. Ideal contenders would be large-scale enterprises with a capability to meet niche demands in educational institutions, like Coventry University. A T Little & Sons Ltd T/A Browns Books, a supplier with a reputable standing, has already been engaged for this project, demonstrating the potential for success in similar future tender calls. Businesses looking to expand their services in library resources and e-books could find this framework advantageous for establishing or enhancing partnerships with higher education organisations.

## Notice

Coventry University as awarded a contract to the supplier who achieved the top ranked position against Lot 4 of the SUPC Books, eBooks and associated services Framework, and requires an additional supplier from whom we can order items that are not available from the main supplier. This contract is to award a secondary contract will be awarded as result of this mini tender against Lot 4 of the SUPC Books, eBooks and associated services Framework,

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Coventry University as awarded a contract to the supplier who achieved the top ranked position against Lot 4 of the SUPC Books, eBooks and associated services Framework, and requires an additional supplier from whom we can order items that are not available from the main supplier. This contract is to award a secondary contract will be awarded as result of this mini tender against Lot 4 of the SUPC Books, eBooks and associated services Framework,

### Procurement Information

The SUPC Books, ebooks and associared services - Lot 4; Framework Agreement, LIB4061 SU Framework was used to run a mini tender and award to the Browns. It is not possible to select call off from a framework in this notice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060043-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 25 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 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 | £100,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COVENTRY UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV1 5FB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | St Michael's |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | A T LITTLE & SONS LTD T/A BROWNS BOOKS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 25 Jun 2026 at 16:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060043-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.coventry.ac.uk/

## Provenance

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