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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.
| Supplier | Identifier | Award Value | Lots Won | Cross-References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amalivre | - | ~£70,000,000 estimated from lot values | 3 lots Print publications: specialist suppliers for library stock · Print publications: supply to schools, Multi-Academy Trusts, academic departments (generally non-library) · E-books: specialist and innovative solutions | - |
| A T Little & Sons Ltd T/A Browns Books | 01607961 | ~£360,000,000 estimated from lot values | 5 lots Print publications: standard suppliers for library stock · Print publications: supply to schools, Multi-Academy Trusts, academic departments (generally non-library) · E-book aggregator: title-by-title perpetual access purchase · E-book aggregator: e-textbooks · Sales to individual staff/students and bursary provision | - |
| BibliU Ltd | 09334024 | ~£260,000,000 estimated from lot values | 3 lots E-book aggregator: title-by-title perpetual access purchase · E-book aggregator: subscription packages · E-book aggregator: e-textbooks | - |
| Cambridge University Press and Assessment | - | ~£20,000,000 estimated from lot values | 1 lot E-books: specialist and innovative solutions | - |
| Casalini Libri SpA | - | ~£30,000,000 estimated from lot values | 2 lots Print publications: specialist suppliers for library stock · E-books: specialist and innovative solutions | - |
| Digital Content Associates Ltd | 07260949 | ~£20,000,000 estimated from lot values | 1 lot E-books: specialist and innovative solutions | - |
| EBSCO International Inc. | FC016134 | ~£290,000,000 estimated from lot values | 5 lots Print publications: standard suppliers for library stock · Print publications: supply to schools, Multi-Academy Trusts, academic departments (generally non-library) · E-book aggregator: title-by-title perpetual access purchase · E-book aggregator: title-by-title perpetual access purchase for third-party platform · E-book aggregator: subscription packages | - |
| Erasmus Antiquariaat en Boekhandel BV | - | ~£30,000,000 estimated from lot values | 2 lots Print publications: specialist suppliers for library stock · E-books: specialist and innovative solutions | - |
| Happier Every Chapter | 12905585 | ~£50,000,000 estimated from lot values | 2 lots Print publications: supply to schools, Multi-Academy Trusts, academic departments (generally non-library) · Sales to individual staff/students and bursary provision | - |
| Kortext Ltd | 08617088 | ~£270,000,000 estimated from lot values | 4 lots E-book aggregator: title-by-title perpetual access purchase · E-book aggregator: subscription packages · E-book aggregator: e-textbooks · Sales to individual staff/students and bursary provision | - |
| Macmillan Learning | - | ~£20,000,000 estimated from lot values | 1 lot E-books: specialist and innovative solutions | - |
| Mallory International Limited | 02991148 | ~£160,000,000 estimated from lot values | 2 lots E-book aggregator: title-by-title perpetual access purchase for third-party platform · E-book aggregator: e-textbooks | - |
| Mary Martin Booksellers Pte Ltd | - | ~£60,000,000 estimated from lot values | 3 lots Print publications: specialist suppliers for library stock · Print publications: supply to schools, Multi-Academy Trusts, academic departments (generally non-library) · Sales to individual staff/students and bursary provision | - |
| Otto Harrassowitz GmbH & Co. KG | - | ~£10,000,000 estimated from lot values | 1 lot Print publications: specialist suppliers for library stock | - |
| Perlego Limited | 10155026 | ~£20,000,000 estimated from lot values | 1 lot E-books: specialist and innovative solutions | - |
| ProQuest LLC | 03037526 | ~£20,000,000 estimated from lot values | 1 lot E-book aggregator: subscription packages | - |
| VitalSource Technologies LLC | - | ~£270,000,000 estimated from lot values | 4 lots E-book aggregator: title-by-title perpetual access purchase · E-book aggregator: subscription packages · E-book aggregator: e-textbooks · Sales to individual staff/students and bursary provision | - |
| Waterstones Booksellers Limited | 00610095 | ~£40,000,000 estimated from lot values | 1 lot Print publications: supply to schools, Multi-Academy Trusts, academic departments (generally non-library) | - |
This procurement was divided into 9 lots, each awarded separately. 57 bids were received in total.
| Lot | Value | Bids Received | Awarded To | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 Print publications: standard suppliers for library stock 720 days (≈2 yrs) | £70,000,000 | 2 | A T Little & Sons Ltd T/A Browns Books EBSCO International Inc. | active |
| Lot 2 Print publications: specialist suppliers for library stock 720 days (≈2 yrs) | £10,000,000 | 8 | Amalivre Casalini Libri SpA Erasmus Antiquariaat en Boekhandel BV Mary Martin Booksellers Pte Ltd Otto Harrassowitz GmbH & Co. KG | active |
| Lot 3 Print publications: supply to schools, Multi-Academy Trusts, academic departments (generally non-library) 720 days (≈2 yrs) | £40,000,000 | 7 | Amalivre A T Little & Sons Ltd T/A Browns Books EBSCO International Inc. Happier Every Chapter Mary Martin Booksellers Pte Ltd Waterstones Booksellers Limited | active |
| Lot 4 E-book aggregator: title-by-title perpetual access purchase 720 days (≈2 yrs) | £120,000,000 | 6 | BibliU Ltd A T Little & Sons Ltd T/A Browns Books EBSCO International Inc. Kortext Ltd VitalSource Technologies LLC | active |
| Lot 5 E-book aggregator: title-by-title perpetual access purchase for third-party platform 720 days (≈2 yrs) | £40,000,000 | 4 | EBSCO International Inc. Mallory International Limited | active |
| Lot 6 E-book aggregator: subscription packages 720 days (≈2 yrs) | £20,000,000 | 7 | BibliU Ltd EBSCO International Inc. Kortext Ltd ProQuest LLC VitalSource Technologies LLC | active |
| Lot 7 E-book aggregator: e-textbooks 720 days (≈2 yrs) | £120,000,000 | 5 | BibliU Ltd A T Little & Sons Ltd T/A Browns Books Kortext Ltd Mallory International Limited VitalSource Technologies LLC | active |
| Lot 8 E-books: specialist and innovative solutions 720 days (≈2 yrs) | £20,000,000 | 10 | Amalivre Cambridge University Press and Assessment Casalini Libri SpA Digital Content Associates Ltd Erasmus Antiquariaat en Boekhandel BV Macmillan Learning Perlego Limited | active |
| Lot 9 Sales to individual staff/students and bursary provision 720 days (≈2 yrs) | £10,000,000 | 8 | A T Little & Sons Ltd T/A Browns Books Happier Every Chapter Kortext Ltd Mary Martin Booksellers Pte Ltd VitalSource Technologies LLC | active |
Government spending data: These suppliers have received £614,462 in 144 payments (over £25k) from Ministry of Defence, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Devon & Cornwall Police, ONS GPC, Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary and 9 more public bodies (2009-03-23 to 2025-12-11).
Changes the buyer published to this notice after it first appeared.
SUPC has changed name from 'Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium' to 'Southern Universities Procurement Consortium'. There have been no changes in ownership, corporate structure, or anything else material.
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