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BibliU - The Supply of Books, e-books

University of South Wales

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: University of South Wales

Buyer Address: University of South Wales,, Pontypridd, UKL15, CF37 1DL, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Claire Thomas

Contact Email: claire.thomas1@southwales.ac.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
direct
Value
36000.0 GBP
Published
25 Feb 2026, 16:23
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
03 Feb 2026, 00:00
Contract End
31 Jul 2028, 22:59
Category
n/a
CPV
79980000 - Subscription services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
BibliU Limited
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

The University of South Wales (USW) has awarded a contract to BibliU under Lot 7 (E-textbooks) of the SUPC Framework Agreement for the Supply of Books, E-Books and Associated Services (LIB4061 SU). The contract provides digital learning materials, including e-textbooks and associated platform services, to support teaching and learning across the University. Services include institution-wide access models, integration with USW’s VLE and reading-list systems, accessibility-compliant content, and analytics. A compliant Direct Award was undertaken in accordance with the framework Buyer’s Guide to ensure continuity of access, avoid disruption to embedded course materials, and maintain operational stability. The contract runs from 1 January 2026 to 31 July 2028 with an estimated total value of £36,000 excluding VAT (£43,200 including VAT).

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

Contracts

Contract Title: Award of BibliU - The Supply of Books, e-books and associated services

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