Competition with a shortlist
Competitive procedure with a selection stage: suppliers were shortlisted before being invited to bid.
Key facts
- Suppliers
- A.T Little & Sons Limited (Browns Books) SME, Ebsco International Inc, Kortext Limited SME
- 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. Perpetual Access covers the acquisition of title-by-title perpetual access rights to digital publications under licence agreements with approved publishers and content providers. These purchases provide the University with ongoing access to academic and research materials without the need for recurring subscription payments, supporting long-term collection development and ensuring continued availability of core teaching and research resources. Direct Award following a desktop evaluation through the SUPC framework for Books, e-Book and Associated Services (LIB4061 SU). Term: 2 Years, plus optional 24 month extension (2…
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).
Kortext Limited: every public contract they have won, plus their Companies House record (company 08617088).