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BibliU - The Supply of Books, e-books

  • First published: 25 February 2026
  • Last modified: 25 February 2026
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Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-065c82
Published by:
University of South Wales
Authority ID:
AA0315
Publication date:
25 February 2026
Deadline date:
-
Notice type:
UK7
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

The University of South Wales (USW) has awarded a contract to BibliU under Lot 7 (E-textbooks) of the SUPC Framework Agreement for the Supply of Books, E-Books and Associated Services (LIB4061 SU).

The contract provides digital learning materials, including e-textbooks and associated platform services, to support teaching and learning across the University. Services include institution-wide access models, integration with USW’s VLE and reading-list systems, accessibility-compliant content, and analytics.

A compliant Direct Award was undertaken in accordance with the framework Buyer’s Guide to ensure continuity of access, avoid disruption to embedded course materials, and maintain operational stability.

The contract runs from 1 January 2026 to 31 July 2028 with an estimated total value of £36,000 excluding VAT (£43,200 including VAT).

Full notice text

Scope

Procurement description

The University of South Wales (USW) has awarded a contract to BibliU under Lot 7 (E-textbooks) of the SUPC Framework Agreement for the Supply of Books, E-Books and Associated Services (LIB4061 SU).

The contract provides digital learning materials, including e-textbooks and associated platform services, to support teaching and learning across the University. Services include institution-wide access models, integration with USW’s VLE and reading-list systems, accessibility-compliant content, and analytics.

A compliant Direct Award was undertaken in accordance with the framework Buyer’s Guide to ensure continuity of access, avoid disruption to embedded course materials, and maintain operational stability.

The contract runs from 1 January 2026 to 31 July 2028 with an estimated total value of £36,000 excluding VAT (£43,200 including VAT).

Contracting authority

University of South Wales

Identification register:

  • GB-CHC

Address 1: University of South Wales,

Town/City: Pontypridd

Postcode: CF37 1DL

Country: United Kingdom

Charity Commission (England and Wales): 1140312

Contact name: Claire Thomas

Email: claire.thomas1@southwales.ac.uk

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government

Devolved regulations that apply: Wales

Supplier

BibliU Limited

Identification register:

  • GB-PPON

Address 1: The Foundry, 5 Forest Road,

Town/City: London

Postcode: E17 6ZJ

Country: United Kingdom

Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXRJ-9333-GMTR

Email: support@bibliu.com

Type:

  • SME

Procedure

Procedure type

Below threshold - without competition

Contract

Award of BibliU - The Supply of Books, e-books and associated services

ID: 1

Is the total value above threshold?

Below threshold

Date the contract will be signed (estimated)

03 February 2026, 00:00AM

Contract dates (estimated)

01 January 2026, 00:00AM to 31 July 2028, 23:59PM

Lots

Divided into 1 lots

Lot number: 1 Status: Complete

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
79980000 Subscription services Miscellaneous business and business-related services

Delivery locations

ID Description
1022 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
1015 Central Valleys (Merthyr Tydfil, Rhondda Cynon Taf)
1021 Monmouthshire and Newport

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Other contact:
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