In 2012-13, the Higher Education sector saw tuition fees for university education increase significantly. Coventry University took the decision to include within the cost the tuition fees the core requirements for undertaking the course under the banner ‘No Hidden Extras'. This was conducted for Year 1 students in 2012/13 and expanded to Year 1 and 2 studenst in 2013/14.

2014/15 will see the extension of the programme to students in Years 1, 2 and 3. It will mean an increase in the provision of textbooks, e-books and vouchers.

Due to this expected increase in size and of possible options for supplying students with core reading material, the University is looking to implement a new Framework agreement to appoint a sole supplier to supply and assist with the distribution for each individual Lot requirement. As well as the main campus, the new Framework will also include a Lot for the distribution of textbooks for Coventry University's London Campus.