- Scope of the procurement
- Lot 1. English language print books for library stock
- Lot 4.2. Dual title, package or EBA purchase for access on a third-party platform
- Lot 4.4. Subscriptions for library access
- Lot 4.1. Individual title, DDA or package purchase for access on aggregator's own platform, primarily UK languages
Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Aston University
Aston Triangle
BIRMINGHAM
B47ET
Contact
Jacob Rankine
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKG31 - Birmingham
UK Register of Learning Providers (UKPRN number)
10007759
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other type
Higher Education
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Books & E-Books
Reference number
682
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 22113000 - Library books
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
English language print books for library stock
Dual title, package or EBA purchase for access on a
third-party platform
Subscriptions for library access
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £300,000 / Highest offer: £410,000 taken into consideration
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
English language print books for library stock
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 22113000 - Library books
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG3 - West Midlands
Main site or place of performance
Aston University
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
English language print books for library stock
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Range of Service / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Service Support / Weighting: 25
Quality criterion - Name: Innovation and Technical Merit / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: Responsible Procurement / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Value for Money / Weighting: 10
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
24 Months
two.2.14) Additional information
Desktop Evaluation - SUPC Joint Consortia Framework Agreement for the supply of Books, e-Books,
e-Textbooks, and associated services, ref LIB4044 SU).
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Dual title, package or EBA purchase for access on a third-party platform
Lot No
4.2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 22113000 - Library books
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG3 - West Midlands
Main site or place of performance
Aston University
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Dual title, package or EBA purchase for access on a third-party platform
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Value for Money / Weighting: 15
Quality criterion - Name: Range of Service / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Service Support / Weighting: 15
Quality criterion - Name: Innovation and Technical Merit / Weighting: 25
Quality criterion - Name: Responsible Procurement / Weighting: 10
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
24 Months
two.2.14) Additional information
Desktop Evaluation - SUPC Joint Consortia Framework Agreement for the supply of Books, e-Books,
e-Textbooks, and associated services, ref LIB4044 SU).
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Subscriptions for library access
Lot No
4.4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 22113000 - Library books
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG3 - West Midlands
Main site or place of performance
Aston University
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Subscriptions for library access
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
24 Months
two.2.14) Additional information
SUPC Joint Consortia Framework Agreement for the supply of Books, e-Books,
e-Textbooks, and associated services, ref LIB4044 SU
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Individual title, DDA or package purchase for access on aggregator's own platform, primarily UK languages
Lot No
4.1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 22113000 - Library books
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG3 - West Midlands
Main site or place of performance
Aston University
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Individual title, DDA or package purchase for access on
aggregator's own platform, primarily UK languages
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Value for Money / Weighting: 15
Quality criterion - Name: Range of Service / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Service Support / Weighting: 15
Quality criterion - Name: Innovation and Technical Merit / Weighting: 25
Quality criterion - Name: Responsible Procurement / Weighting: 10
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
24 Months
two.2.14) Additional information
Desktop Evaluation - SUPC Joint Consortia Framework Agreement for the supply of Books, e-Books, e-
Textbooks, and associated services, ref LIB4044 SU
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below
- The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulations
Explanation:
Use of the SUPC Joint Consortia Framework Agreement for the supply of Books, e-Books, e-
Textbooks, and associated services, ref LIB4044 SU
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
682D
Lot No
4.1
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
31 December 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
A T Little & Sons Ltd T/A Browns Books
Melton
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE12 - East Riding of Yorkshire
Companies House
1607961
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £140,000 / Highest offer: £184,000 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
682ABC
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
31 December 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ProQuest LLC
Ann Arbor
Country
United States
NUTS code
- US - United States
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £200,000 / Highest offer: £226,000 taken into consideration
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
N/A
Birmingham
Country
United Kingdom