Award

Supply of Serials, Periodicals and Associated Services

MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY

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Award

17 Feb 2025 at 14:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has completed the procurement process titled "Supply of Serials, Periodicals and Associated Services" under the industry category of Subscription Services (CPV: 79980000). This contract, valued at £1,000,000 GBP, involves the provision of electronic and print resource subscription agent services. The contract period runs from 3rd February 2025 to 2nd February 2028. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The awarding stage of the procurement process was concluded on 17th February 2025, with the award notice published on the same day.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses that specialise in subscription services, particularly those that can provide a wide range of both electronic and print resources. Although the contract has been awarded to PRENAX LIMITED, an SME based in Yeovil, Somerset, the visibility of such contracts can inspire other companies to prepare for and participate in future tenders. Companies with proficient management and delivery capabilities in subscription services are well-suited to compete for similar opportunities announced by the MHRA and other government agencies.

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Notice Title

Supply of Serials, Periodicals and Associated Services

Notice Description

subscription agent services for the supply of a range of electronic and print resource

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-429ac9c5-c85d-44ce-a803-2ddc39789eed
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/424e9133-1c27-4608-a002-9b918b69638d
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
SME

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
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
3 Feb 2025 - 2 Feb 2028 2-3 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
MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRENAX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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