Competition with a shortlist
Competitive procedure with a selection stage: suppliers were shortlisted before being invited to bid.
Key facts
- Value
- £190,000
- Procedure
- Call-off from a framework agreement
- Sector
- Printed matter · Library books (CPV 22113000)
- Region
- West Midlands
- Official notice
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- Timeline
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- Contract date12 Aug 2026
- Published23 Oct 2026Published 72 days after the contract date
Description
Library Books contracts form a core component of the University's provision of teaching, learning and research resources. They enable the University to supply enrolled students and academic staff with access to published content that supports curriculum delivery, independent study and academic research, ensuring sources are obtained from reputable authors and publishers. Print Publications covers the supply of physical books and other printed materials to the University Library. This includes both routine library stock acquisitions and ad hoc purchases requested by students or academic staff where specific publications are required to support teaching, learning or research activities. Direct Award through the SUPC framework for Books, e-Book and Associated Services (LIB4061 SU). Term: 2 Years, plus optional 24 month extension (2+1+1). Contract Award is retrospective to the Contract start date
About the suppliers
A.T Little & Sons Limited (Browns Books): every public contract they have won, plus their Companies House record (company 01607961).
Ebsco International Inc: every public contract they have won, plus their Companies House record (company FC016134).