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    ContractsE-textbook Supply Award - Framework Agreement Lot 7
    Awarded contract

    E-textbook Supply Award - Framework Agreement Lot 7

    Awarded
    £420k
    Published 17 Aug 2026

    University of Chester awards e-textbook supply contract under framework agreement Lot 7 following competitive evaluation of supplier quotations.

    🇬🇧United KingdomPublished 17 Aug 2026· 5 days agoviaContracts Finder
    Awarded
    £420k
    Published 17 Aug 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £420,000
      Pounds sterling
    • Tender closed
      28 Jul 2026
      3 weeks ago
    • Sector
      Media & Communications
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • KO
      KORTEXT LIMITED
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 5 days ago.

    17 Aug 2026Today28 Jul 2026

    Brief

    The University of Chester is awarding a contract for e-textbook supply services under Lot 7 (E-book aggregator) of the Books, e-books and associated services Framework Agreement (Agreement Number: LIB4061 SU). This award follows a competitive evaluation of supplier quotations for a representative basket of e-textbooks by the University's Libraries team using standardized assessment criteria. The University accesses this framework as a member of NWUPC and awards are made under the framework's standard terms and conditions. Suppliers should note that all contract values are estimates, actual requirements may differ, and the contract period includes an optional extension. Interested suppliers can access opportunities through this framework agreement.

    Track record

    1 award · 1 winner
    Open panel

    Mostly framework call-offs rather than head-to-head competition.

    In media communications, University of Chester has awarded 1 contract to 1 supplier.

    Who wins here
    1. KORTEXT LIMITED1× · 100%

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    contractsfinder.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    c6b51499-8ac9-4578-894f-1c5702e76f2c-910423
    UC
    Buyer
    University of Chester
    Sector
    Media & Communications