In deliveryUnited KingdomGoods£350,000Add to pipeline

ID 5943773 DoF Procurement of monographs for NICS Libraries

Awarded to Browns Books, EBSCO INTERNATIONAL INC.

Published: Published 8 May 2025
Deadline: Closed 11 June 2025

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Overview

The Department of Finance has procured the supply and delivery of monographs in both print and electronic formats for NICS libraries, the Northern Ireland Assembly, and other designated public bodies listed in the specification. The contract, split into two lots covering general publications and e-books, was awarded to Browns Books and EBSCO International Inc. for a total value of 700,000 GBP on 30 July 2025 and is now in delivery.

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Department of FinanceBuyer
14 awarded contracts
Belfast, United Kingdom
GB-PPON: PVTL-7513-YWVJ
Department of Finance - CPD - Supplies & Services Division
Procuring entity
Belfast, United Kingdom
GB-PPON: PVWG-8426-YWXV
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Lots (2)

General publications
Lot 1 requires the Supplier to provide publications generally available from a variety of publishers with a wide subject coverage
£700,000Won by EBSCO INTERNATIONAL INC.Won by Browns BooksWon by EBSCO INTERNATIONAL INC.
E-books
Lot 2 requires the Supplier to provide a wide selection of published books in ebook format.
£700,000Won by EBSCO INTERNATIONAL INC.Won by Browns BooksWon by EBSCO INTERNATIONAL INC.

Key details

Country: United Kingdom
Status: In delivery
Category: Goods
Estimated value: £350,000
Procedure: Open
SME suitable: Yes
Published: 8 May 2025
Questions by: 30 May 2025
Deadline: Closed

Classification (CPV)

Printed matter and related productsPrinted books, brochures and leafletsPrinted booksLibrary booksPublicationsTechnical publications

Award outcome

Awarded value: £700,000
Award date: 30 July 2025
Contract period: 16 August 2025 → 16 August 2028

Winners

Browns Books
EBSCO INTERNATIONAL INC.

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20 August 2025
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31 July 2025
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30 July 2025
Contract Notice
8 May 2025

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