Award

Serials, Periodicals and Associated Services

UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA

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Award

19 Nov 2024 at 11:52

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Cumbria has completed the procurement process for the "Serials, Periodicals and Associated Services" contract, classified under the subscription services industry category (CPV: 79980000). The contract involves the provision of electronic and printed serials and journals, both domestic and international. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage has reached the award phase as of 24th July 2023, with the contract commencing on 1st August 2023 and lasting until 31st July 2027. The total contract value is £640,000, with services to be delivered in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in subscription services, particularly those capable of supplying a mix of electronic and printed materials. Large-scale providers such as EBSCO International Inc, who have been awarded this contract, are ideally positioned to capitalise on such opportunities. Businesses that can demonstrate reliability and efficiency in handling both domestic and international materials, and those that can support the academic and research needs of institutions like the University of Cumbria, stand to benefit from similar procurement processes. The substantial contract value indicates potential for sustained business growth and long-term engagement with large educational institutions.

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Notice Title

Serials, Periodicals and Associated Services

Notice Description

The University of Cumbria require the provision of services associated with the supply of electronic and printed serials and journals, including domestic and overseas materials.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3ffc0eb7-5be0-41dc-8352-fa7bab11e20a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19e234d6-62e4-4942-b323-ad3a01ae8414
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£640,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£640,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2023 - 31 Jul 2027 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurementteam@cumbria.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01228 242643

Buyer Location

Locality
-
Postcode
CA1 2HH
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EBSCO INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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