---
title: "The supply of a digital textbook/e-textbook platform and related e-book content"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000491507"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE"
published: "2017-08-23"
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# The supply of a digital textbook/e-textbook platform and related e-book content

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000491507

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## Summary

The University of Strathclyde is seeking suppliers for "The supply of a digital textbook/e-textbook platform and related e-book content" as part of an open procurement process in the education sector. This tender is currently at the award stage, following its submission period that ended on 31st May 2017. The project aims to provide approximately 400-450 MBA students across the University and eight international centres with access to digital textbooks for the 2017/18 academic year. The delivery location will encompass various regions including Glasgow and parts of Europe, the Gulf, and South East Asia.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital content delivery, educational technology, or publishing. Companies that can provide innovative e-learning solutions or have expertise in developing digital platforms for educational institutions will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. With the University of Strathclyde's commitment to enhancing student engagement through digital resources, suppliers can expect to engage in a growth partnership that supports the university's strategic aims and meets the needs of a diverse student population.

## Notice

The MBA Unit within Strathclyde Business School has successfully 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 seeking to roll out digital textbooks to all new intakes for academic year 2017/18, including MBA students at all 8 International centres. Circa 400-450 students register on the MBA each year. The University of Strathclyde reserves the right to change titles of books and quantities if required, but overall all the amount of books will stay the same at 9 core textbooks. Digital Textbooks meet with the University of Strathclyde's strategic aims as a leading international technological university.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The MBA Unit within Strathclyde Business School has successfully 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 seeking to roll out digital textbooks to all new intakes for academic year 2017/18, including MBA students at all 8 International centres. Circa 400-450 students register on the MBA each year. The University of Strathclyde reserves the right to change titles of books and quantities if required, but overall all the amount of books will stay the same at 9 core textbooks. Digital Textbooks meet with the University of Strathclyde's strategic aims as a leading international technological university.. Tenderers must meet the University's minimum requirement stated in this Contract Notice, otherwise their proposal will be rejected. Bidders may be excluded if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: two optional 12 month extensions, agreeable by both parties.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG293304 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 23 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 23 May 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Aug 2017 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TLM Scotland |

## 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

- 23 Aug 2017 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG293304
- 19 Apr 2017 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR280466
- 13 Apr 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR280175

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR280175
  The supply of a digital textbook/e-textbook platform and related e-book content - The MBA Unit within Strathclyde Business School has successfully 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 seeking to roll out digital textbooks to all new intakes for academic year 2017/18, including MBA students at all 8 International centres. Circa 400-450 students register on the MBA each year. The University of Strathclyde reserves the right to change titles of books and quantities if required, but overall all the amount of books will stay the same at 9 core textbooks. Digital Textbooks meet with the University of Strathclyde's strategic aims as a leading international technological university.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG293304
  The supply of a digital textbook/e-textbook platform and related e-book content - The MBA Unit within Strathclyde Business School has successfully 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 seeking to roll out digital textbooks to all new intakes for academic year 2017/18, including MBA students at all 8 International centres. Circa 400-450 students register on the MBA each year. The University of Strathclyde reserves the right to change titles of books and quantities if required, but overall all the amount of books will stay the same at 9 core textbooks. Digital Textbooks meet with the University of Strathclyde's strategic aims as a leading international technological university.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://publictenderscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/web/login.html
- http://publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/web/login.html
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search-Switch.aspx?ID=482135
- http://www.strath.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000491507

## Provenance

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