Books, e-books, e-textbooks and Associated Services
A Tender Notice
by SOUTHERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM (SUPC)
- Source
- OJEU
- Type
- Framework (Supply)
- Duration
- 2 year
- Value
- £360M
- Sector
- MISCELLANEOUS
- Published
- 02 Jul 2021
- Delivery
- To 07 Jan 2024 (est.)
- Deadline
- 11 Aug 2021 16:00
Concepts
Location
Various locations across the UK
2 buyers
Description
Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC) is seeking to establish framework agreements for the purchase of books, e-books, e-textbooks, and associated services for use within the Library and wider University community. This requirement automatically covers the members of the following higher education regional purchasing consortia: • Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC); • North East Universities Purchasing Consortium (NEUPC); • North West Universities Purchasing Consortium (NWUPC); • London Universities Purchasing Consortium (LUPC); • Higher Education Purchasing Consortium Wales (HEPCW). This requirement automatically covers the members of the following higher education Academic Library consortia: MUAL, NEYAL, NoWAL, Academic Libraries North, and WHELF. Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges (APUC) may join at a later date.
Lot Division
| 1 | English Language Print Books for Library Stock
This lot covers the award questionnaire that applies to Lot 1 only. |
| 2 | Print Books Published in Foreign Languages or in Countries where English is not the First Lang
This lot covers the award questionnaire that applies to Lot 2 only. |
| 3 | Standing Orders
This lot covers the award questionnaire that applies to Lot 3 only. |
| 4 | Individual Title, DDA or Package Purchase for Access on Aggregator’s Own Platform, primarily
This lot covers the award questionnaire that applies to Lot 4.1 only. |
| 4 | Individual Title, Package or EBA Purchase for Access on a Third-party Platform
This lot covers the award questionnaire that applies to Lot 4.2 only. |
| 4 | Multi-publisher EBA for Access via Aggregator’s Own platform
This lot covers the award questionnaire that applies to Lot 4.3 only. |
| 4 | Subscriptions for Library Access
This lot covers the award questionnaire that applies to Lot 4.4 only. |
| 4 | Individual Title, DDA or Package Purchase for Access on Aggregator’s Own Platform, Primarily
This lot covers the award questionnaire that applies to Lot 4.5 only. |
| 5 | E-textbook Access, Usually Priced by Specified Number of Core Users and Delivered via an e-te
This lot covers the award questionnaire that applies to Lot 5 only. |
| 6 | English Language Print Books for Institution Department Purchase (Primarily Non-library)
This lot covers the Award Questionnaire that applies to Lot 6 only. |
| 7 | Sales to Individuals – Staff and Students (Print or Electronic)
This lot covers the Award Questionnaire that applies to Lot 7 only |
Renewal Options
This agreement is initially for a period of 24 months with options for extensions up to a further 24 months.
CPV Codes
- 22113000 - Library books
- 22110000 - Printed books
Indicators
- Restrictions apply to the lot award allocation.
- Bids should cover one or more lots.
- Bids should cover the whole contract.
- Options are available.
- Renewals are not available.
- Award on basis of price and quality.
Other Information
The entire tender process will be conducted electronically and suppliers will need to register their interest online at: https://uk.eu-spply.com/login.asp?B=SUPC All documents will be issued and will need to be returned online. The Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC) is an operating unit of Southern Universities Management Services, a Company limited by guarantee. Registered in England and Wales No 2732244.Registered Charity No 1042175. An electronic auction will not be used for the award of the framework agreement. Institutions may choose to use an electronic auction if undertaking a further competition under the framework agreement.
Reference
- OJEU 335498-2021