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Journal subscriptions paid for via our subscription agent, EBSCO 2023

UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL

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06 Apr 2023 at 10:38

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bristol has awarded a contract for journal subscriptions to be provided by EBSCO International Incorporated in 2023. The contract is valued at £1,200,000 and covers access to journals from 01 Jan 2023 to 31 Dec 2023. The procurement method used was selective, involving calling off from a framework agreement. The contract period starts on 01 Jan 2023 and ends on 31 Dec 2023. This opportunity is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses looking to provide subscription services in the goods category within the academic industry. The University of Bristol in England initiated this tender, offering a chance for suppliers to engage in a competitive process to meet the journal subscription requirements. Businesses with expertise in managing subscription orders and providing journal access services may find this opportunity well-suited for expanding their operations and gaining valuable experience in the procurement sector.

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Notice Title

Journal subscriptions paid for via our subscription agent, EBSCO 2023

Notice Description

Ongoing annual subscriptions covering journal (periodical) access from 01 Jan 2023 to 31 Dec 2023. We have over 950 subscription orders that are managed via EBSCO.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-40252c72-a055-4517-9bea-5a4ef3a383d0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5fd871c-9aae-4386-971b-1ffc3f607eaa
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jan 20233 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 6-12 months
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 BRISTOL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5DS
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EBSCO INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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