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title: "ITT for the Supply of a Digital Textbook/E-Textbook Platform and Related E-Book Content"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000472555"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE"
published: "2016-12-22"
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# ITT for the Supply of a Digital Textbook/E-Textbook Platform and Related E-Book Content

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000472555

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## Summary

The University of Strathclyde, based in Glasgow, is seeking suppliers for a digital textbook and e-textbook platform under the title "ITT for the Supply of a Digital Textbook/E-Textbook Platform and Related E-Book Content." This procurement process is currently in the active tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 11 January 2017. The initiative is classified under the education sector, specifically aimed at enhancing digital learning resources for its MBA programme and international centres, marking a significant move towards modernizing educational tools within the institution.

This tender presents an exciting opportunity for businesses involved in the publishing, educational technology, and digital content sectors, particularly those that have experience with e-learning platforms. Companies that can demonstrate a strong track record in providing digital educational materials and have the requisite insurance and financial criteria—such as a minimum turnover of £150,000—would be well-suited to participate in this procurement process. The successful supplier will benefit from a contract potentially lasting up to four years, which includes two years plus optional 12-month extensions, thus providing a stable avenue for business growth within the education market.

## Notice

The MBA Unit within Strathclyde Business School supplied digital textbooks to Glasgow based MBA cohorts (Full Time, Part Time, and Flexible Learning) as a pilot scheme for academic year 2016/17. Following that successful trial, the MBA Unit is now rolling out the digital textbooks to all new intakes, including students at all 8 International centres. There are currently 9 core textbooks from 5 different publishers (Pearson, Wiley, McGraw-Hill, Abingdon Routledge, Sage). Digital Textbooks meet with the University of Strathclyde's strategic aims as a leading international technological university. All relevant students to have access to digital text books following registration / re-registration for the start of the 2017/18 academic year, which is scheduled for 11 September 2017.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The MBA Unit within Strathclyde Business School supplied digital textbooks to Glasgow based MBA cohorts (Full Time, Part Time, and Flexible Learning) as a pilot scheme for academic year 2016/17. Following that successful trial, the MBA Unit is now rolling out the digital textbooks to all new intakes, including students at all 8 International centres. There are currently 9 core textbooks from 5 different publishers (Pearson, Wiley, McGraw-Hill, Abingdon Routledge, Sage). Digital Textbooks meet with the University of Strathclyde's strategic aims as a leading international technological university. The supplier will work with a variety of publishers to supply the University of Strathclyde's MBA Unit (henceforth the MBA Unit) with the required digital textbooks. All relevant students to have access to digital text books following registration / re-registration for the start of the 2017/18 academic year, which is scheduled for 11 September 2017.

Renewal: E books tender 2 years plus 2 optional 12 month extensions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC268214 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Dec 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jan 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Dec 2016 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 4 years |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G4 0NT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North East |
| Delivery location | TLM34 North Lanarkshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 22112000 - Textbooks
- 22113000 - Library books
- 64216200 - Electronic information services

## Release History

- 22 Dec 2016 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC268214
- 2 Dec 2016 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC265738

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC265738
  ITT for the Supply of a Digital Textbook/E-Textbook Platform and Related E-Book Content - The MBA Unit within Strathclyde Business School supplied digital textbooks to Glasgow based MBA cohorts (Full Time, Part Time, and Flexible Learning) as a pilot scheme for academic year 2016/17. Following that successful trial, the MBA Unit is now rolling out the digital textbooks to all new intakes, including students at all 8 International centres. There are currently 9 core textbooks from 5 different publishers (Pearson, Wiley, McGraw-Hill, Abingdon Routledge, Sage). Digital Textbooks meet with the University of Strathclyde's strategic aims as a leading international technological university. All relevant students to have access to digital text books following registration / re-registration for the start of the 2017/18 academic year, which is scheduled for 11 September 2017.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC268214
  ITT for the Supply of a Digital Textbook/E-Textbook Platform and Related E-Book Content - The MBA Unit within Strathclyde Business School supplied digital textbooks to Glasgow based MBA cohorts (Full Time, Part Time, and Flexible Learning) as a pilot scheme for academic year 2016/17. Following that successful trial, the MBA Unit is now rolling out the digital textbooks to all new intakes, including students at all 8 International centres. There are currently 9 core textbooks from 5 different publishers (Pearson, Wiley, McGraw-Hill, Abingdon Routledge, Sage). Digital Textbooks meet with the University of Strathclyde's strategic aims as a leading international technological university. All relevant students to have access to digital text books following registration / re-registration for the start of the 2017/18 academic year, which is scheduled for 11 September 2017.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse40.pdf
- http://www.strath.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000472555
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/toolkit/negotiation/rfq/modifyRfq.do?from=menu&_ncp=1480067023003.435-1

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