[ExpireDate]: 21-02-2025
[ExternalReference]: 2025-561620
[FtsReference]: 2025-000133
[FtsS09F02ContractNotice]
[Information]
[FtsS09F02ContractNotice]
[NoticeContract]
[Section1]: [Ca]
I.1)
[NameAddressContact]
Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC)
111357
Reading Enterprise Centre, The University of Reading, Whiteknights Road, Earley Gate
Reading
RG6 6BU
UK
[Contactpoint]:
Gavin Phillips
[AddressPhone]:
+44 1182284020
[AddressEmail]:
supc@sums.ac.uk
[Nutscode]:
UK -
UNITED KINGDOM
[UrlGeneral]:
https://www.supc.ac.uk
[UrlBuyerprofile]:
https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/86623
I.3)
[InfoTendering]
[AddressObtainDocs]:
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=87046&B=SUPC[AddressFurtherinfo]
[AsContactsAbove]:
[AddressSendTendersRequest]
[AddressSendTenders]:
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=87046&B=SUPC
[AddressSendTendersRequest]
[AddressToAbove]
I.4)
[CaType]
[MaintypePublicbody]
I.5)
[Mainactivity]
[MainactivEducation]
[Section2]: [Object]
II.1)
[QuantityScopeContract]
II.1.1)
[TitleContract]
Books, e-books and associated services
[Fileref]:
LIB4061 SU
II.1.2)
[CpvMain]
22113000
-
II.1.3)
[TypeContract]
[Supplies]
II.1.4)
[DescrShort]
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.1.5)
[ValueMagnitudeEstimatedTotal]
[ValueExclVat]: 450000000.00
GBP
II.1.6)
[LotsInfo]
[DivisionLots]:
[Yes]
[LotsSubmittedFor]
[LotsMax]: 7
[LotsCombinationPossible]:
Bidders may bid for any combination of Lots with the following exceptions:
• Bidders must not bid for both Lot 1 and Lot 2.
• Bidders for Lot 8 must not bid for any of Lots 4, 5, 6, or 7.
• In the event that a Bidder submits Bids that do not comply with these exceptions, the Authority will raise a clarification to determine which Lot(s) will be evaluated and which will be discarded.
• Bidders must not bid for both Lot 1 and Lot 2.
• Bidders for Lot 8 must not bid for any of Lots 4, 5, 6, or 7.
• In the event that a Bidder submits Bids that do not comply with these exceptions, the Authority will raise a clarification to determine which Lot(s) will be evaluated and which will be discarded.
II.2)
[Description]
II.2.1)
[TitleContract]
Print publications: standard suppliers for library stock
[LotNumber]:
1
II.2.2)
[CpvAdditional]
22100000
-
22110000
-
22112000
-
22114000
-
II.2.3)
[PlacePerformance]
[Nutscode]:
UK -
UNITED KINGDOM
[MainsiteplaceWorksDelivery]:
Various locations around the UK
II.2.4)
[DescrProcurement]
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)
[AwardCriteria]
[AwardCriteriaDescriptive]
II.2.6)
[ValueMagnitudeEstimated]
[ValueExclVat]: 70000000.00
GBP
II.2.7)
[DurationContractFrameworkDps]
[DurationMonths]:
24
[RenewalsSubject]:
[Yes]
[RenewalsDescr]:
The initial term is to be 24 months with extension(s) possible for up to a further 24 months (maximum 48 months total).
II.2.10)
[VariantsInfo]
[VariantsAccepted]:
[No]
II.2.11)
[OptionsInfo]
[Options]:
[No]
II.2.13)
[EuProgrInfo]
[EuProgrRelated]:
[Yes]
[EuProgrRef]:
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)
[InfoAdditional]
It is intended that Lot 1 will be awarded to a maximum of 5 suppliers.
II.2)
[Description]
II.2.1)
[TitleContract]
Print publications: specialist suppliers for library stock
[LotNumber]:
2
II.2.2)
[CpvAdditional]
22100000
-
22110000
-
22112000
-
22114000
-
II.2.3)
[PlacePerformance]
[Nutscode]:
UK -
UNITED KINGDOM
[MainsiteplaceWorksDelivery]:
Various locations around the UK
II.2.4)
[DescrProcurement]
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)
[AwardCriteria]
[AwardCriteriaDescriptive]
II.2.6)
[ValueMagnitudeEstimated]
[ValueExclVat]: 10000000.00
GBP
II.2.7)
[DurationContractFrameworkDps]
[DurationMonths]:
24
[RenewalsSubject]:
[Yes]
[RenewalsDescr]:
The initial term is to be 24 months with extension(s) possible for up to a further 24 months (maximum 48 months total).
II.2.10)
[VariantsInfo]
[VariantsAccepted]:
[No]
II.2.11)
[OptionsInfo]
[Options]:
[No]
II.2.13)
[EuProgrInfo]
[EuProgrRelated]:
[Yes]
[EuProgrRef]:
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)
[InfoAdditional]
It is intended that Lot 2 will be awarded to a maximum of 12 suppliers.
II.2)
[Description]
II.2.1)
[TitleContract]
Print publications: supply to schools, Multi-Academy Trusts, academic departments (generally non-library)
[LotNumber]:
3
II.2.2)
[CpvAdditional]
22100000
-
22110000
-
22111000
-
22112000
-
22113000
-
22114000
-
II.2.3)
[PlacePerformance]
[Nutscode]:
UK -
UNITED KINGDOM
[MainsiteplaceWorksDelivery]:
Various locations around the UK
II.2.4)
[DescrProcurement]
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)
[AwardCriteria]
[AwardCriteriaDescriptive]
II.2.6)
[ValueMagnitudeEstimated]
[ValueExclVat]: 40000000.00
GBP
II.2.7)
[DurationContractFrameworkDps]
[DurationMonths]:
24
[RenewalsSubject]:
[Yes]
[RenewalsDescr]:
The initial term is to be 24 months with extension(s) possible for up to a further 24 months (maximum 48 months total).
II.2.10)
[VariantsInfo]
[VariantsAccepted]:
[No]
II.2.11)
[OptionsInfo]
[Options]:
[No]
II.2.13)
[EuProgrInfo]
[EuProgrRelated]:
[Yes]
[EuProgrRef]:
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)
[InfoAdditional]
It is intended that Lot 3 will be awarded to a maximum of 8 suppliers.
II.2)
[Description]
II.2.1)
[TitleContract]
E-book aggregator: title-by-title perpetual access purchase
[LotNumber]:
4
II.2.2)
[CpvAdditional]
22113000
-
II.2.3)
[PlacePerformance]
[Nutscode]:
UK -
UNITED KINGDOM
[MainsiteplaceWorksDelivery]:
Various locations around the UK
II.2.4)
[DescrProcurement]
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)
[AwardCriteria]
[AwardCriteriaDescriptive]
II.2.6)
[ValueMagnitudeEstimated]
[ValueExclVat]: 120000000.00
GBP
II.2.7)
[DurationContractFrameworkDps]
[DurationMonths]:
24
[RenewalsSubject]:
[Yes]
[RenewalsDescr]:
The initial term is to be 24 months with extension(s) possible for up to a further 24 months (maximum 48 months total).
II.2.10)
[VariantsInfo]
[VariantsAccepted]:
[No]
II.2.11)
[OptionsInfo]
[Options]:
[No]
II.2.13)
[EuProgrInfo]
[EuProgrRelated]:
[Yes]
[EuProgrRef]:
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)
[InfoAdditional]
It is intended that Lot 4 will be awarded to a maximum of 5 suppliers.
II.2)
[Description]
II.2.1)
[TitleContract]
E-book aggregator: title-by-title perpetual access purchase for third-party platform
[LotNumber]:
5
II.2.2)
[CpvAdditional]
22113000
-
II.2.3)
[PlacePerformance]
[Nutscode]:
UK -
UNITED KINGDOM
[MainsiteplaceWorksDelivery]:
Various locations around the UK
II.2.4)
[DescrProcurement]
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)
[AwardCriteria]
[AwardCriteriaDescriptive]
II.2.6)
[ValueMagnitudeEstimated]
[ValueExclVat]: 40000000.00
GBP
II.2.7)
[DurationContractFrameworkDps]
[DurationMonths]:
24
[RenewalsSubject]:
[Yes]
[RenewalsDescr]:
The initial term is to be 24 months with extension(s) possible for up to a further 24 months (maximum 48 months total).
II.2.10)
[VariantsInfo]
[VariantsAccepted]:
[No]
II.2.11)
[OptionsInfo]
[Options]:
[No]
II.2.13)
[EuProgrInfo]
[EuProgrRelated]:
[Yes]
[EuProgrRef]:
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)
[InfoAdditional]
It is intended that Lot 5 will be awarded to a maximum of 5 suppliers.
II.2)
[Description]
II.2.1)
[TitleContract]
E-book aggregator: subscription packages
[LotNumber]:
6
II.2.2)
[CpvAdditional]
22113000
-
II.2.3)
[PlacePerformance]
[Nutscode]:
UK -
UNITED KINGDOM
[MainsiteplaceWorksDelivery]:
Various locations around the UK
II.2.4)
[DescrProcurement]
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)
[AwardCriteria]
[AwardCriteriaDescriptive]
II.2.6)
[ValueMagnitudeEstimated]
[ValueExclVat]: 20000000.00
GBP
II.2.7)
[DurationContractFrameworkDps]
[DurationMonths]:
24
[RenewalsSubject]:
[Yes]
[RenewalsDescr]:
The initial term is to be 24 months with extension(s) possible for up to a further 24 months (maximum 48 months total).
II.2.10)
[VariantsInfo]
[VariantsAccepted]:
[No]
II.2.11)
[OptionsInfo]
[Options]:
[No]
II.2.13)
[EuProgrInfo]
[EuProgrRelated]:
[Yes]
[EuProgrRef]:
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)
[InfoAdditional]
It is intended that Lot 6 will be awarded to a maximum of 5 suppliers.
II.2)
[Description]
II.2.1)
[TitleContract]
E-book aggregator: e-textbooks
[LotNumber]:
7
II.2.2)
[CpvAdditional]
22113000
-
II.2.3)
[PlacePerformance]
[Nutscode]:
UK -
UNITED KINGDOM
[MainsiteplaceWorksDelivery]:
Various locations around the UK
II.2.4)
[DescrProcurement]
E-textbook access via an aggregator e-textbook platform. Title selections may be bespoke or pre-defined packages.
II.2.5)
[AwardCriteria]
[AwardCriteriaDescriptive]
II.2.6)
[ValueMagnitudeEstimated]
[ValueExclVat]: 120000000.00
GBP
II.2.7)
[DurationContractFrameworkDps]
[DurationMonths]:
24
[RenewalsSubject]:
[Yes]
[RenewalsDescr]:
The initial term is to be 24 months with extension(s) possible for up to a further 24 months (maximum 48 months total).
II.2.10)
[VariantsInfo]
[VariantsAccepted]:
[No]
II.2.11)
[OptionsInfo]
[Options]:
[No]
II.2.13)
[EuProgrInfo]
[EuProgrRelated]:
[Yes]
[EuProgrRef]:
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)
[InfoAdditional]
It is intended that Lot 7 will be awarded to a maximum of 5 suppliers.
II.2)
[Description]
II.2.1)
[TitleContract]
E-books: specialist and innovative solutions
[LotNumber]:
8
II.2.2)
[CpvAdditional]
22113000
-
II.2.3)
[PlacePerformance]
[Nutscode]:
UK -
UNITED KINGDOM
[MainsiteplaceWorksDelivery]:
Various locations around the UK
II.2.4)
[DescrProcurement]
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)
[AwardCriteria]
[AwardCriteriaDescriptive]
II.2.6)
[ValueMagnitudeEstimated]
[ValueExclVat]: 20000000.00
GBP
II.2.7)
[DurationContractFrameworkDps]
[DurationMonths]:
24
[RenewalsSubject]:
[Yes]
[RenewalsDescr]:
The initial term is to be 24 months with extension(s) possible for up to a further 24 months (maximum 48 months total).
II.2.10)
[VariantsInfo]
[VariantsAccepted]:
[No]
II.2.11)
[OptionsInfo]
[Options]:
[No]
II.2.13)
[EuProgrInfo]
[EuProgrRelated]:
[Yes]
[EuProgrRef]:
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)
[InfoAdditional]
It is intended that Lot 8 will be awarded to a maximum of 12 suppliers.
II.2)
[Description]
II.2.1)
[TitleContract]
Sales to individual staff/students and bursary provision
[LotNumber]:
9
II.2.2)
[CpvAdditional]
22100000
-
22110000
-
22112000
-
22114000
-
II.2.3)
[PlacePerformance]
[Nutscode]:
UK -
UNITED KINGDOM
[MainsiteplaceWorksDelivery]:
Various locations around the UK
II.2.4)
[DescrProcurement]
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)
[AwardCriteria]
[AwardCriteriaDescriptive]
II.2.6)
[ValueMagnitudeEstimated]
[ValueExclVat]: 10000000.00
GBP
II.2.7)
[DurationContractFrameworkDps]
[DurationMonths]:
24
[RenewalsSubject]:
[Yes]
[RenewalsDescr]:
The initial term is to be 24 months with extension(s) possible for up to a further 24 months (maximum 48 months total).
II.2.10)
[VariantsInfo]
[VariantsAccepted]:
[No]
II.2.11)
[OptionsInfo]
[Options]:
[No]
II.2.13)
[EuProgrInfo]
[EuProgrRelated]:
[Yes]
[EuProgrRef]:
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)
[InfoAdditional]
It is intended that Lot 9 will be awarded to a maximum of 5 suppliers.
[Section3]: [InfoLegal]
III.1)
[ConditionsParticip]
III.1.2)
[EconomicFinancialStanding]
[CriteriaSelectionDocs]
III.1.3)
[TechnicalCapacity]
[CriteriaSelectionDocs]
III.2)
[ConditionsContract]
[Section4]: [Procedure]
IV.1)
[Description]
IV.1.1)
[TypeProcedure]
[ProctypeOpen]
IV.1.3)
[FrameworkContractDpsInfo]
[NoticeInvolvesFramework]
[FrameworkSeveral]
[FrameworkParticipEnvis]:
30
IV.1.8)
[GpaInfo]
[GpaCovered]
: [Yes]
IV.2)
[InfoAdmin]
IV.2.1)
[PubPrevious]
[NumberOj]: 2024/S 000-024901
IV.2.2)
[LimitReceiptTendersReqPart]
[Date]:
21-2-2025
[Time]:
12:00
IV.2.4)
[LanguagesAllowed]
[Language_EN]
IV.2.7)
[OpeningConditions]
[Date]:
21-2-2025
[Time]:
12:00
[Section6]: [InfoComplement]
VI.1)
[RecurrenceInfo]
[RecurrentProcurement]:
[No]
VI.2)
[InfoEworkflow]
[EorderingUsed]
[EinvoicingUsed]
[EpaymentUsed]
VI.4)
[AppealsProcedure]
VI.4.1)
[AppealsBody]
Southern Universities Management Services
Reading Enterprise Centre, University of Reading, Earley Gate, Whiteknights Road
Reading
RG6 6BU
UK
[AddressPhone]:
+44 1182284020
[AddressEmail]:
supc@sums.ac.uk