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The Department of Finance (DoF) requires the supply and delivery of monographs in both print and electronic format to all beneficiaries of the contract including the NICS libraries and the Northern Ireland Assembly. The Contract will include other libraries and public bodies who purchase books and ebooks which are listed at Appendix A of the Specification. The scope of the contract is in two Lots. Lot 1. General publications (publications generally available from a variety of publishers with a wide subject coverage)and Lot 2. E-books (general publications as in Lot 1 published in electronic format).
| Supplier | Identifier | Award Value | Lots Won | Cross-References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Browns Books | Procurement ID: PCTY-7866-DWMW | ~£700,000 estimated from lot values | 1 lot General publications | - |
| EBSCO INTERNATIONAL INC. | FC016134 | ~£700,000 estimated from lot values | 1 lot General publications | - |
This procurement was divided into 2 lots, each awarded separately. 5 bids were received in total.
| Lot | Value | Bids Received | Awarded To | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 General publications Aug 2025 – Aug 2028 | £200,000 £350,000 initial term | 2 | Browns Books | active |
| Lot 2 E-books Aug 2025 – Aug 2028 | £150,000 | 3 | - | complete |
Government spending data: These suppliers have received £27,288 in 40 payments (over £25k) from ONS GPC, DWP GPC, Home Office GPC (2009-03-23 to 2015-10-27).