Award of Multi-Supplier Framework for Books, E-Books and Related Materials
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AwardedAward of Multi-Supplier Framework for Books, E-Books and Related Materials
Awarded 31 Aug 2016
Ended 8y 2mo ago1y 12mo term
Awarded 31 Aug 2016Expired 29 Aug 2018
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ESPO awarded a contract to WF Howes Ltd, Bertram Library Services, Blackwell Limited, OverDrive, Inc., Waterstones Booksellers Limited, Browns Books for Students, Bibliotheca Limited, Wheelers Books, Askews Library Services Ltd, and Bolinda for a national multi-supplier framework to supply books, e-books, and related materials.
The framework is divided into four lots: fiction books, curriculum books, reference and general materials, and e-books including e-audio.
It is primarily intended for educational establishments, with local authorities also able to access Lot 4 for library e-book/e-audio provision.
The contract value is AUD 4,000,000.
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Award of Multi-Supplier Framework for Books, E-Books and Related Materials
Won by WF Howes Ltd,Bertram Library Services,Blackwell Limited,OverDrive, Inc.,Waterstones Booksellers Limited,Browns Books for Students,Bibliotheca Limited,Wheelers Books,Askews Library Services Ltd,Bolinda UK Ltd,Prim-Ed Publishing · ESPO
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