Contract award notice

Information

Published

External Reference: 2025-531002

FTS Reference: 2025-046368

Contract award notice

Contract award notice

Results of the procurement procedure

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC)
111357
Reading Enterprise Centre, The University of Reading, Whiteknights Road, Earley Gate
Reading
RG6 6BU
UK
Contact person: Gavin Phillips
Telephone: +44 1182284020
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
Internet address(es):
I.2)

Joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law
I.5)

Main activity

Education

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Books, e-books and associated services
Reference number:  LIB4061 SU
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

22113000  -  Library books
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Supplies
II.1.4)

Short description

Framework agreement for the supply of books, e-books and associated resources and services. This tender is split into 9 Lots. Participating consortia cover universities and other Public Sector members including (but not limited to) schools, colleges, Multi-Academy Trusts, government departments and research institutes across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The named consortia are SUPC, NEUPC, NWUPC, LUPC, HEPCW, Academic Libraries North, NEYAL, MUAL, and WHELF.
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: yes
II.1.7)

Total value of the procurement

Value excluding VAT:  450000000.00  GBP
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Print publications: standard suppliers for library stock
Lot No:  1
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

22100000  -  Printed books, brochures and leaflets
22110000  -  Printed books
22112000  -  Textbooks
22114000  -  Dictionaries, maps, music books and other books
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
Main site or place of performance:  
Various locations around the UK
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Large-scale and library-focussed suppliers of printed publications and other hard copy materials including but not limited to maps, music scores, DVDs, CDs, Standing Orders and out-of-print materials. Suppliers will be capable of meeting operational requirements such as metadata provision, shelf-ready servicing, and interoperability with Library Management Systems. Suppliers may bid for either Lot 1 or Lot 2 but not both.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Framework Management  /  Weighting:  20
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Customer Service Support  /  Weighting:  20
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Value For Money  /  Weighting:  10
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Innovation & Technical Merit  /  Weighting:  20
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Responsible Procurement  /  Weighting:  10
Price  -  Weighting:  20
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: yes
Identification of the project: There is potential for member framework spend to be financed by European Union funds. Therefore this opportunity will be advertised via both Find a Tender and the Official Journal of the European Union.
II.2.14)

Additional information

It is intended that Lot 1 will be awarded to a maximum of 5 suppliers.
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Print publications: specialist suppliers for library stock
Lot No:  2
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

22100000  -  Printed books, brochures and leaflets
22110000  -  Printed books
22112000  -  Textbooks
22114000  -  Dictionaries, maps, music books and other books
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
Main site or place of performance:  
Various locations around the UK
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Specialist suppliers of printed publications and other hard copy materials such as maps, music scores, DVDs, CDs, Standing Orders. Suppliers will specialise according to factors such as language, region of publication, material type, subject, etc. Suppliers may bid for either Lot 1 or Lot 2 but not both.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Framework Management  /  Weighting:  20
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Customer Service Support  /  Weighting:  25
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Value For Money  /  Weighting:  10
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Innovation & Technical Merit  /  Weighting:  15
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Responsible Procurement  /  Weighting:  10
Price  -  Weighting:  20
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: yes
Identification of the project: There is potential for member framework spend to be financed by European Union funds. Therefore this opportunity will be advertised via both Find a Tender and the Official Journal of the European Union.
II.2.14)

Additional information

It is intended that Lot 2 will be awarded to a maximum of 12 suppliers.
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Print publications: supply to schools, Multi-Academy Trusts, academic departments (generally non-library)
Lot No:  3
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

22100000  -  Printed books, brochures and leaflets
22110000  -  Printed books
22111000  -  School books
22112000  -  Textbooks
22113000  -  Library books
22114000  -  Dictionaries, maps, music books and other books
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
Main site or place of performance:  
Various locations around the UK
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Supply of printed publications and other hard copy materials, generally for non-library purposes of academic departments, schools, Multi-Academy Trusts, and other public sector organisations. Associated goods relating to reading provision may be supplied under this Lot where a dedicated framework is not required.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Framework Management  /  Weighting:  20
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Customer Service Support  /  Weighting:  20
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Value For Money  /  Weighting:  10
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Innovation & Technical Merit  /  Weighting:  10
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Responsible Procurement  /  Weighting:  10
Price  -  Weighting:  30
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: yes
Identification of the project: There is potential for member framework spend to be financed by European Union funds. Therefore this opportunity will be advertised via both Find a Tender and the Official Journal of the European Union.
II.2.14)

Additional information

It is intended that Lot 3 will be awarded to a maximum of 8 suppliers.
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

E-book aggregator: title-by-title perpetual access purchase
Lot No:  4
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

22113000  -  Library books
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
Main site or place of performance:  
Various locations around the UK
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Title-by-title purchasing of e-books via an aggregator platform for delivery via the aggregator’s own platform. Packages may be offered, as may DDA and EBA programmes. Suppliers will offer perpetual access licences but may also offer alternatives (eg. 365 day licences) where perpetual licensing is not available.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Framework Management  /  Weighting:  20
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Customer Service Support  /  Weighting:  20
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Value For Money  /  Weighting:  10
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Innovation & Technical Merit  /  Weighting:  20
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Responsible Procurement  /  Weighting:  10
Price  -  Weighting:  20
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: yes
Identification of the project: There is potential for member framework spend to be financed by European Union funds. Therefore this opportunity will be advertised via both Find a Tender and the Official Journal of the European Union.
II.2.14)

Additional information

It is intended that Lot 4 will be awarded to a maximum of 5 suppliers.
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

E-book aggregator: title-by-title perpetual access purchase for third-party platform
Lot No:  5
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

22113000  -  Library books
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
Main site or place of performance:  
Various locations around the UK
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Title-by-title purchasing of e-books via an aggregator platform for delivery via a third party or publisher platform. Packages may be offered, as may DDA and EBA programmes. Suppliers will offer perpetual access licences but may also offer alternatives (eg. 365 day licences) where perpetual licensing is not available.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Framework Management  /  Weighting:  20
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Customer Service Support  /  Weighting:  20
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Value For Money  /  Weighting:  10
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Innovation & Technical Merit  /  Weighting:  20
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Responsible Procurement  /  Weighting:  10
Price  -  Weighting:  20
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: yes
Identification of the project: There is potential for member framework spend to be financed by European Union funds. Therefore this opportunity will be advertised via both Find a Tender and the Official Journal of the European Union.
II.2.14)

Additional information

It is intended that Lot 5 will be awarded to a maximum of 5 suppliers.
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

E-book aggregator: subscription packages
Lot No:  6
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

22113000  -  Library books
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
Main site or place of performance:  
Various locations around the UK
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Subscription e-book packages via aggregator’s own platform. Packages may include wider digital content in addition to e-books. Package content will be pre-defined in nature and not bespoke selections of titles.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Framework Management  /  Weighting:  20
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Customer Service Support  /  Weighting:  20
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Value For Money  /  Weighting:  10
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Innovation & Technical Merit  /  Weighting:  20
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Responsible Procurement  /  Weighting:  10
Price  -  Weighting:  20
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: yes
Identification of the project: There is potential for member framework spend to be financed by European Union funds. Therefore this opportunity will be advertised via both Find a Tender and the Official Journal of the European Union.
II.2.14)

Additional information

It is intended that Lot 6 will be awarded to a maximum of 5 suppliers.
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

E-book aggregator: e-textbooks
Lot No:  7
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

22113000  -  Library books
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
Main site or place of performance:  
Various locations around the UK
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

E-textbook access via an aggregator e-textbook platform. Title selections may be bespoke or pre-defined packages.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Framework Management  /  Weighting:  20
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Customer Service Support  /  Weighting:  20
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Value For Money  /  Weighting:  10
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Innovation & Technical Merit  /  Weighting:  20
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Responsible Procurement  /  Weighting:  10
Price  -  Weighting:  20
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: yes
Identification of the project: There is potential for member framework spend to be financed by European Union funds. Therefore this opportunity will be advertised via both Find a Tender and the Official Journal of the European Union.
II.2.14)

Additional information

It is intended that Lot 7 will be awarded to a maximum of 5 suppliers.
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

E-books: specialist and innovative solutions
Lot No:  8
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

22113000  -  Library books
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
Main site or place of performance:  
Various locations around the UK
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Specialised e-book solutions for delivery via Supplier’s own platform. This Lot offers a route to market for solutions that do not fit the specification of other e-book Lots (Lots 4, 5, 6, or 7). Solutions might include those that are not specifically designed for the HE market, that deliver specialist content, or that offer alternative business models that don’t fit in another Lot. Suppliers bidding for this Lot may not bid for any other e-book Lot (Lots 4, 5, 6, or 7).
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Framework Management  /  Weighting:  20
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Customer Service Support  /  Weighting:  20
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Value For Money  /  Weighting:  10
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Innovation & Technical Merit  /  Weighting:  20
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Responsible Procurement  /  Weighting:  10
Price  -  Weighting:  20
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: yes
Identification of the project: There is potential for member framework spend to be financed by European Union funds. Therefore this opportunity will be advertised via both Find a Tender and the Official Journal of the European Union.
II.2.14)

Additional information

It is intended that Lot 8 will be awarded to a maximum of 12 suppliers.
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Sales to individual staff/students and bursary provision
Lot No:  9
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

22100000  -  Printed books, brochures and leaflets
22110000  -  Printed books
22112000  -  Textbooks
22114000  -  Dictionaries, maps, music books and other books
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
Main site or place of performance:  
Various locations around the UK
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Where a member wishes to set up an approved supplier for individual staff or students to purchase hard copy or digital materials. Bursary provision may also be facilitated where operated on a credit basis and the supplier meets individual member requirements. In these cases, bursaries may include a wider scope of goods that support learning.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Framework Management  /  Weighting:  20
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Customer Service Support  /  Weighting:  20
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Value For Money  /  Weighting:  10
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Innovation & Technical Merit  /  Weighting:  10
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Responsible Procurement  /  Weighting:  10
Price  -  Weighting:  30
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: yes
Identification of the project: There is potential for member framework spend to be financed by European Union funds. Therefore this opportunity will be advertised via both Find a Tender and the Official Journal of the European Union.
II.2.14)

Additional information

It is intended that Lot 9 will be awarded to a maximum of 5 suppliers.

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.1)

Type of procedure

Open procedure
IV.1.3)

Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
IV.1.8)

Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement : yes
IV.2)

Administrative information

IV.2.1)

Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number in the FTS: 2025/S 000-000133

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 1

Title: Print publications: standard suppliers for library stock

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

09/07/2025
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  2
Number of tenders received from SMEs:  1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States:  0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States:  2
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  yes
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

A T Little & Sons Ltd T/A Browns Books
01607961
5 Redcliff Road
Melton
HU14 3RS
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
Internet address: www.brownsbfs.co.uk

The contractor is an SME : yes
EBSCO International Inc.
FC 16134
6th Floor Civic Centre, Silver Street
Enfield
EN1 3XA
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
Internet address: www.ebsco.com

The contractor is an SME : no
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot:  70000000.00  GBP

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 2

Title: Print publications: specialist suppliers for library stock

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

02/06/2025
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  8
Number of tenders received from SMEs:  6
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States:  5
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States:  3
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  8
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  yes
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Amalivre
323199190
58 rue du Dessous-des-Berges
Paris
75013
FR
NUTS code:  FR -  FRANCE
Internet address: www.amalivre.fr

The contractor is an SME : yes
Casalini Libri SpA
309587
Via Benedetto da Maiano 3
Fiesole
50014
IT
NUTS code:  IT -  ITALIA
Internet address: www.casalini.it

The contractor is an SME : yes
Erasmus Antiquariaat en Boekhandel BV
33044879
Veemarkt 207
Amsterdam
1019CJ
NL
NUTS code:  NL -  NEDERLAND

The contractor is an SME : yes
Mary Martin Booksellers Pte Ltd
200722727R
Blk 231 Bain Street, 03-05 Bras Basah Complex
Singapore
180231
SG
NUTS code:  SG -  Singapore
Internet address: www.marymartin.com

The contractor is an SME : yes
Otto Harrassowitz GmbH & Co. KG
HRA1056
Kreuzberger Ring 7c-d
Wiesbaden
65205
DE
NUTS code:  DE -  DEUTSCHLAND
Internet address: https://www.harrassowitz.de

The contractor is an SME : no
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot:  10000000.00  GBP

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 3

Title: Print publications: supply to schools, Multi-Academy Trusts, academic departments (generally non-library)

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

02/06/2025
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  7
Number of tenders received from SMEs:  5
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States:  1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States:  6
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  7
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  yes
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Amalivre
323199190
58 rue du Dessous-des-Berges
Paris
75013
FR
NUTS code:  FR -  FRANCE
Internet address: www.amalivre.fr

The contractor is an SME : yes
A T Little & Sons Ltd T/A Browns Books
01607961
5 Redcliff Road
Melton
HU14 3RS
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
Internet address: www.brownsbfs.co.uk

The contractor is an SME : yes
EBSCO International Inc.
FC 16134
6th Floor Civic Centre, Silver Street
Enfield
EN1 3XA
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
Internet address: www.ebsco.com

The contractor is an SME : no
Happier Every Chapter
12905585
1 Poyntz Gardens
Northampton
NN5 7RY
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : yes
Mary Martin Booksellers Pte Ltd
200722727R
Blk 231, Bain Street 03-05, Bras Basah Complex
Singapore
180231
SG
NUTS code:  SG -  Singapore
Internet address: www.marymartin.com

The contractor is an SME : yes
Waterstones Booksellers Limited
00610095
203-206 Piccadilly
London
W1J 9HD
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
Internet address: www.blackwells.co.uk

The contractor is an SME : no
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot:  40000000.00  GBP

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 4

Title: E-book aggregator: title-by-title perpetual access purchase

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

02/06/2025
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  6
Number of tenders received from SMEs:  4
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States:  0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States:  6
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  yes
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

BibliU Ltd
09334024
Ark Coworking, Carnegie Street
London
N1 9QW
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
Internet address: https://bibliu.com

The contractor is an SME : yes
A T Little & Sons Ltd T/A Browns Books
01607961
5 Redcliff Road
Melton
HU14 3RS
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
Internet address: www.brownsbfs.co.uk

The contractor is an SME : yes
EBSCO International Inc.
FC 16134
6th Floor Civic Centre, Silver Street
Enfield
EN1 3XA
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
Internet address: www.ebsco.com

The contractor is an SME : no
Kortext Ltd
08617088
Avalon, 26-32 Oxford Road
Bournemouth
BH8 8EZ
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
Internet address: www.kortext.com

The contractor is an SME : yes
VitalSource Technologies LLC
86-4000320
227 Fayetteville Street
Raleigh
NC 27601
US
NUTS code:  US -  United States

The contractor is an SME : no
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot:  120000000.00  GBP

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 5

Title: E-book aggregator: title-by-title perpetual access purchase for third-party platform

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

02/06/2025
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  4
Number of tenders received from SMEs:  2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States:  0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States:  4
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  yes
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

EBSCO International Inc.
FC 16134
6th Floor Civic Centre, Silver Street
Enfield
EN1 3XA
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
Internet address: www.ebsco.com

The contractor is an SME : no
Mallory International Limited
02991148
The Common, Exmouth Road
Aylesbeare
EX5 2DG
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
Internet address: https://www.malloryint.net/

The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot:  40000000.00  GBP

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 6

Title: E-book aggregator: subscription packages

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

02/06/2025
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  7
Number of tenders received from SMEs:  4
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States:  0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States:  7
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  7
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  yes
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

BibliU Ltd
09334024
Ark Coworking, Carnegie Street
London
N1 9QW
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
Internet address: https://bibliu.com/

The contractor is an SME : yes
EBSCO International Inc.
FC 16134
6th Floor Civic Centre, Silver Street
Enfield
EN1 3XA
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
Internet address: www.ebsco.com

The contractor is an SME : no
Kortext Ltd
08617088
Avalon, 26-32 Oxford Road
Bournemouth
BH8 8EZ
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
Internet address: www.kortext.com

The contractor is an SME : yes
ProQuest LLC
4264702
789 East Eisenhower Parkway,
Ann Arbor
MI 48108
US
NUTS code:  US -  United States
Internet address: https://about.proquest.com/

The contractor is an SME : no
VitalSource Technologies LLC
86-4000320
227 Fayetteville Street
Raleigh
NC 27601
US
NUTS code:  US -  United States

The contractor is an SME : no
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot:  20000000.00  GBP

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 7

Title: E-book aggregator: e-textbooks

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

02/06/2025
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  5
Number of tenders received from SMEs:  4
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States:  0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States:  5
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  yes
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

BibliU Ltd
09334024
Ark Coworking, Carnegie Street
London
N1 9QW
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
Internet address: https://bibliu.com/

The contractor is an SME : yes
A T Little & Sons Ltd T/A Browns Books
01607961
5 Redcliff Road
Melton
HU14 3RS
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
Internet address: www.brownsbfs.co.uk

The contractor is an SME : yes
Kortext Ltd
08617088
Avalon, 26-32 Oxford Road
Bournemouth
BH8 8EZ
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
Internet address: www.kortext.com

The contractor is an SME : yes
Mallory International Limited
02991148
The Common, Exmouth Road
Aylesbeare
EX5 2DG
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
Internet address: https://www.malloryint.net/

The contractor is an SME : yes
VitalSource Technologies LLC
86-4000320
227 Fayetteville Street
Raleigh
NC 27601,
US
NUTS code:  US -  United States

The contractor is an SME : no
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot:  120000000.00  GBP

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 8

Title: E-books: specialist and innovative solutions

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

02/06/2025
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  10
Number of tenders received from SMEs:  7
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States:  3
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States:  7
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  10
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  yes
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Amalivre
323199190
58 rue du Dessous-des-Berges
Paris
75013
FR
NUTS code:  FR -  FRANCE
Internet address: www.amalivre.fr

The contractor is an SME : yes
Cambridge University Press and Assessment
823 84 7609
Shaftesbury Road
Cambridge
CB2 8EA
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
Internet address: www.cambridge.org

The contractor is an SME : no
Casalini Libri SpA
IT03106600483
Via Benedetto da Maiano 3
Fiesole
50014
IT
NUTS code:  IT -  ITALIA
Internet address: www.casalini.it

The contractor is an SME : yes
Digital Content Associates Ltd
07260949
36 Coleshill Road
Teddington
TW11 0LJ
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : yes
Erasmus Antiquariaat en Boekhandel BV
33044879
Veemarkt 207
Amsterdam
1019 CJ
NL
NUTS code:  NL -  NEDERLAND

The contractor is an SME : yes
Macmillan Learning
GB220903643
Hampshire International Business Park, Cromwell Place, Lime Tree Way
Basingstoke
RG24 8YJ
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
Internet address: www.macmillanlearning.co.uk

The contractor is an SME : no
Perlego Limited
10155026
26 Hatton Garden
London
EC1N 8BR
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
Internet address: www.perlego.com

The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot:  20000000.00  GBP

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 9

Title: Sales to individual staff/students and bursary provision

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

02/06/2025
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  8
Number of tenders received from SMEs:  6
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States:  0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States:  8
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  8
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  yes
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

A T Little & Sons Ltd T/A Browns Books
01607961
5 Redcliff Road
Melton
HU14 3RS
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
Internet address: www.brownsbfs.co.uk

The contractor is an SME : yes
Happier Every Chapter
12905585
1 Poyntz Gardens
Northampton
NN5 7RY
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : yes
Kortext Ltd
08617088
Avalon, 26-32 Oxford Road
Bournemouth
BH8 8EZ
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
Internet address: www.kortext.com

The contractor is an SME : yes
Mary Martin Booksellers Pte Ltd
200722727R
Blk 231, Bain Street 03-05, Bras Basah Complex
Singapore
180231
SG
NUTS code:  SG -  Singapore
Internet address: www.marymartin.com

The contractor is an SME : yes
VitalSource Technologies LLC
86-4000320
227 Fayetteville Street
Raleigh
NC 27601,
US
NUTS code:  US -  United States

The contractor is an SME : no
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot:  10000000.00  GBP

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

Southern Universities Management Services
Reading Enterprise Centre, University of Reading, Earley Gate, Whiteknights Road
Reading
RG6 6BU
UK
Telephone: +44 1182284020