---
title: "PPE Ref 3410 Provision of E-books with associated online assessment packages"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000537178"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW"
published: "2018-04-06"
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# PPE Ref 3410 Provision of E-books with associated online assessment packages

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000537178

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## Summary

The University of Glasgow has completed the procurement process for the provision of e-books and associated online assessment packages under the tender reference PPE Ref 3410. This procurement falls within the education sector and was conducted through an open procedure. The contract was awarded to Cengage Learning (EMEA) Ltd for a total value of £104,500, with the contract signed on 26th March 2018. The delivery is set to take place within the Glasgow region, specifically at the University’s School of Mathematics & Statistics.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational technology and digital learning tools. Companies that offer e-books, software for automated assessments, or similar educational services may find themselves well-suited to compete for future contracts in this sector. The successful integration of advanced learning solutions at universities poses a dynamic avenue for growth and partnership with educational institutions.

## Notice

PPE Ref 3410 Provision of E-books with associated online assessment packages. Procurement Policy Exception Form completed

### Lot Information

Lot 1

PPE Ref 3410 Provision of E-books with associated online assessment packages. The University of Glasgow, School of Mathematics & Statistics requires a software package WebAssign to provide students with more timely, higher quality feedback.The associated software can automatically mark the work, spotting mistakes and directing students to similar exercises and the relevant section of the e-book. The teaching materials are integrated with the system. The software permits both assessment and feedback to students over a range of mathematical questions. There is no other supplier who could provide the above services on the same basis without a fundamental redesign of course provisions and would necessarily take several years to implement. Procurement Policy Exception Form completed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR315910 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £104,500 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G12 8QQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Hillhead |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CENGAGE LEARNING ( EMEA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 6 Apr 2018 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR315910

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR315910
  PPE Ref 3410 Provision of E-books with associated online assessment packages - PPE Ref 3410 Provision of E-books with associated online assessment packages. Procurement Policy Exception Form completed

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gla.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000537178

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