---
title: "E-Textbooks"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000844355"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000844355.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "University Of Edinburgh"
published: "2026-09-30"
---

# E-Textbooks

Buyer: University Of Edinburgh  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000844355

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh bought e-textbooks for use in Edinburgh. The purchase was made through the APUC E-Books, E-Book Collections and E-Textbooks framework, under its e-textbooks lot. This is a supply requirement for digital textbook content, rather than a works or general services contract.

The procurement is complete and Kortext was selected as supplier through a ranked direct award from the APUC framework. The recorded contract value is £485,000. The contract was signed on 2 September 2026 and covers a 12-month period. The purchase was arranged as one lot. The source describes the award criteria as those set for the framework; it does not provide the criteria themselves. The tender data also labels the method as an open procedure, while the purchase description specifies the direct award route under the framework.

This award shows demand from the University of Edinburgh for a substantial supply of e-textbooks through the APUC framework. Kortext, identified as a small or medium-sized enterprise, was selected for this requirement. Suppliers looking to compete when this buyer’s requirement returns to market would need to provide e-textbooks and be positioned to supply through the relevant framework route. The procurement provides evidence of the buyer, product category and route used; it does not identify further technical, accreditation or capacity requirements.

## Notice

Purchase of E-Textbooks for a period of 12 months via Direct Award from APUC E-Books, E-Book Collections & E-Textbooks, Lot 4: E-Textbooks (reference LIB1024 AP).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Purchase of E-Textbooks for a period of 12 months via Direct Award (Ranked) from APUC E-Books, E-Book Collections & E-Textbooks, Lot 4: E-Textbooks (reference LIB1024 AP).. Note. As this was a Direct Award (Ranked), the award criteria above is the framework award criteria

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP565583 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Sep 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £485,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | University Of Edinburgh |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Postcode area | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KORTEXT LIMITED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22112000 - Textbooks

## Release History

- 30 Sep 2026 at 01:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP565583

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP565583
  E-Textbooks - Purchase of E-Textbooks for a period of 12 months via Direct Award from APUC E-Books, E-Book Collections & E-Textbooks, Lot 4: E-Textbooks (reference LIB1024 AP).

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk
- http://www.kortext.com
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000844355

## Provenance

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