Competition with a shortlist
Competitive procedure with a selection stage: suppliers were shortlisted before being invited to bid.
Key facts
- Supplier
- VitalSource Technologies Limited SME
- Value
- £1,160,000
- Procedure
- Call-off from a framework agreement
- Sector
- Printed matter · Textbooks (CPV 22112000)
- Region
- West Midlands
- Official notice
- View on Contracts Finder
- Timeline
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- Contract date1 Oct 2026
- Published23 Oct 2026Published 22 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. E-Textbooks covers the provision of digital textbooks and course materials to support teaching, learning, and student access to core academic content across the University. Direct Award through the SUPC framework for Books, e-Book and Associated Services (LIB4061 SU). Term: 1 Year, plus optional 12 month extension (1+1). Contract Award is retrospective to the Contract start date
About the supplier
VitalSource Technologies Limited: every public contract they have won, plus their Companies House record (company 07901489).