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    ContractsSupply of Print Books, E-books, and Library Services
    Awarded contract

    Supply of Print Books, E-books, and Library Services

    Status
    Awarded
    Published 15 Jul 2026

    Contract for providing print books with full library processing services, e-books from multiple publishers, and EDI system integration for automated catalog management.

    🇬🇧United KingdomPublished 15 Jul 2026· 3 months agoviaContracts Finder
    Status
    Awarded
    Published 15 Jul 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      Not disclosed
      Source did not declare a figure
    • Tender closed
      1 Jun 2026
      4 months ago
    • Sector
      Media & Communications
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • EI
      EBSCO INTERNATIONAL INC
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 3 months ago.

    15 Jul 2026Today1 Jun 2026

    Brief

    This contract seeks suppliers to provide: (1) shelf-ready print books with full processing services including protective covering, RFID tagging, library barcodes, labelling, and preparation for immediate patron availability; (2) e-books from multiple publishers and imprints to expand digital collection offerings; and (3) Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) integration to streamline ordering workflows, automatically transmit ISBN data to OCLC, and receive MARC catalog records for efficient library system management. Suppliers should demonstrate capability in book processing services, e-book distribution partnerships, and technical EDI connectivity standards.

    Track record

    1 award · 1 winner
    Thin record

    Only 1 prior award here — too little to read.

    In media communications, BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY has awarded 1 contract to 1 supplier.

    Who wins here
    1. EBSCO INTERNATIONAL INC1× · 100%

    Across media communications, the most active winners are STAKELUMS, Pearlshield Ltd T/A Coughlans Bookshop, EBSCO INTERNATIONAL INC — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    contractsfinder.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    0e8ab7e2-fd96-47e1-a525-aa47da82dd44-906388

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    Sector
    Media & Communications