Contract

e-Books Framework Agreement

  • Jisc

F03: Contract award notice

Notice identifier: 2022/S 000-021829

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-0312ff

Published 9 August 2022, 10:57am



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Jisc

4 Portwall Lane

Bristol

BS1 6NB

Contact

Rhianna Best

Email

Rhianna.Best@jisc.ac.uk

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UK - United Kingdom

National registration number

56579

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://www.jisc.ac.uk

Buyer's address

https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/87175

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

one.5) Main activity

General public services


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

e-Books Framework Agreement

Reference number

Proc1753

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 80000000 - Education and training services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

Jisc Services Limited (JSL) has establish a multi-supplier framework agreement for e-Books services content supply. JSL is seeking to continue making an investment in its e-Books for FE service. JSL regularly has a requirement to purchase licences for relevant, up-to-date curricula-led titles to make available to the FE sector and is therefore looking for suppliers who can provide titles, that meet the criteria to support the teaching and learning needs, to cover existing and future needs of the FE sector.

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)

Value excluding VAT: £2,000,000

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

AS Level / A level / Highers / Advanced Highers content

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 80420000 - E-learning services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Core textbooks, workbooks and revision guides that support the UK-wide curriculum.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 50

Cost criterion - Name: Pricing / Weighting: 50

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

JSL wishes to put in place a framework that runs for an initial 2 years with the possibility of extension for a further 2 years subject to requirements and performance review.

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Vocational Content for FE (levels 2 and 3)

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 80420000 - E-learning services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Core textbooks and workbooks that support vocational qualifications such as BTECs, CACHE, T Levels, and Applied Diplomas/Applied General Qualifications.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 50

Cost criterion - Name: Pricing / Weighting: 50

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

JSL wishes to put in place a framework that runs for an initial 2 years with the possibility of extension for a further 2 years subject to requirements and performance review.

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

GCSE, iGCSE and Nationals English and Maths for FE and Scottish Core Skills

Lot No

3

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 80420000 - E-learning services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Core textbooks, workbooks and revision guides that support the UK-wide curriculum.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 50

Cost criterion - Name: Pricing / Weighting: 50

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

JSL wishes to put in place a framework that runs for an initial 2 years with the possibility of extension for a further 2 years subject to requirements and performance review.

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Academic books that support L4 and Access to University courses supplied by FE

Lot No

4

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 80420000 - E-learning services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Textbooks that support a wider curriculum that assists learners studying and preparing for university.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 50

Cost criterion - Name: Pricing / Weighting: 50

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

JSL wishes to put in place a framework that runs for an initial 2 years with the possibility of extension for a further 2 years subject to requirements and performance review.

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Vocational content to support Apprentices

Lot No

5

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 80420000 - E-learning services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Textbooks, workbooks and guides that support apprentices succeed in their NVQs/SVQs

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 50

Cost criterion - Name: Pricing / Weighting: 50

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

JSL wishes to put in place a framework that runs for an initial 2 years with the possibility of extension for a further 2 years subject to requirements and performance review.

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)

Lot No

6

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 80420000 - E-learning services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Titles relevant to the teaching of English to speakers of other languages

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 50

Cost criterion - Name: Pricing / Weighting: 50

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

JSL wishes to put in place a framework that runs for an initial 2 years with the possibility of extension for a further 2 years subject to requirements and performance review.

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Award-agnostic titles and study skills

Lot No

7

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 80420000 - E-learning services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Content to support A Level and FE studies across the UK, independent of qualification or awarding body.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 50

Cost criterion - Name: Pricing / Weighting: 50

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

JSL wishes to put in place a framework that runs for an initial 2 years with the possibility of extension for a further 2 years subject to requirements and performance review.

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

four.2) Administrative information

four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number: 2022/S 000-003172


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

1

Title

AS Level / A level / Highers / Advanced Highers content

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

21 April 2022

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 2

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

ProQuest LLC

789 E.Eisenhower Parkway

Ann Arbor, MI

48108

Country

United States

NUTS code
  • US - United States
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Pearson

80 Strand

London

WC2R 0RL

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £2,000,000


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

2

Title

Vocational Content for FE (levels 2 and 3)

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

21 April 2022

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 2

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

ProQuest

789 E.Eisenhower Parkway

Ann Arbor, MI

48108

Country

United States

NUTS code
  • US - United States
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Pearson

80 Strand

London

WC2R 0RL

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
National registration number

Pearson

The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £2,000,000


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

3

Title

GCSE, iGCSE and Nationals English and Maths for FE and Scottish Core Skills

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

21 April 2022

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 2

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

ProQuest

789 E.Eisenhower Parkway

Ann Arbor, MI

48108

Country

United States

NUTS code
  • US - United States
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Pearson

80 Strand

London

WC2R 0RL

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
National registration number

Pearson

The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £2,000,000


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

4

Title

Academic books that support L4 and Access to University courses supplied by FE

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

21 April 2022

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 1

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

ProQuest

789 E.Eisenhower Parkway

Ann Arbor, MI

48108

Country

United States

NUTS code
  • US - United States
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £2,000,000


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

5

Title

Vocational content to support Apprentices

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

21 April 2022

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 1

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

ProQuest

789 E.Eisenhower Parkway

Ann Arbor, MI

48108

Country

United States

NUTS code
  • US - United States
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £2,000,000


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

6

Title

ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

21 April 2022

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 1

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

ProQuest

789 E.Eisenhower Parkway

Ann Arbor, MI

48108

Country

United States

NUTS code
  • US - United States
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £2,000,000


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

7

Title

Award-agnostic titles and study skills

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

21 April 2022

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 1

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

ProQuest

789 E.Eisenhower Parkway

Ann Arbor, MI

48108

Country

United States

NUTS code
  • US - United States
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £2,000,000


Section six. Complementary information

six.3) Additional information

The values stated in this award notice apply to the whole framework and not individual Lots.

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

Jisc

Bristol

Country

United Kingdom