Award

Library Subscription Service

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

22 Mar 2017 at 09:06

Award Notice
TenderAmendment

22 Mar 2017 at 09:01

Tender Notice
TenderAmendment

09 Feb 2017 at 10:37

Tender Notice
Tender

09 Feb 2017 at 10:08

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs is seeking a Subscription Agent for its Library Subscription Service, focusing on the supply of various publications such as periodicals, journals, and magazines in both hard copy and digital formats. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, having been published on 9 February 2017, with the tender period ending on 9 March 2017. The resulting contract is expected to run for an initial period of two years, starting from 2 April 2017, with a total value of approximately £60,000 over four years.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses operating in the services sector, particularly those specializing in subscription management and library services. Suitable competitors may include small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate a proactive approach to subscription services, covering aspects such as the management of new subscriptions, provision of missing issues, and payment processes with publishers. Engaging in this contract can significantly contribute to the growth and visibility of SMEs within the procurement landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Library Subscription Service

Notice Description

The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board require a Subscription Agent to supply various subscriptions of publications. These publications may be periodicals, journals or magazines. Subscriptions maybe for hard copy, electronic/digital or for both formats together. The Library Service is seeking to appoint a company who will be required to provide a proactive and timely service encompassing all aspects of managing the supply of subscription services including the placement of new subscriptions, supply of missing and back issues and payments to publishers Online access to a subscription management facility is also required. The aim of this procurement will be to provide effective access to the full range of subscriptions, while meeting strict service levels and delivering value for money for the Library Service. The contract shall be for an initial period of two years with the option to extend another 2 x 12 months. Contract Value: approx. PS15K a year for 4 years total of PS60K. This covers the cost of the subscriptions as well as the company services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1688a100-9760-489f-a006-57c8f730bd44
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

92511000 - Library services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Mar 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Mar 20178 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2019 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARWICK
Postcode
CV8 2TL
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Warwick
Electoral Ward
Cubbington & Leek Wootton
Westminster Constituency
Kenilworth and Southam

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRENAX

Further Information

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