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RHUL-24076 Procurement of Serial and Periodical Publications (Library Services)

ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE

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30 Apr 2024 at 16:07

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Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Holloway and Bedford New College has awarded a 2-year contract to Prenax Limited for the procurement of physical and digital serials and periodical publications for the university's Library Services. The contract falls under the category of newspapers, journals, periodicals, and magazines with additional classification for data and voice media. The procurement stage has been completed, and the contract period runs from April 23, 2024, to April 24, 2026, with the tender closing on April 22, 2024, in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This procurement opportunity by Royal Holloway and Bedford New College offers potential growth avenues for businesses, especially those providing goods related to serials and periodical publications. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) would find this tender particularly suitable, given the emphasis on the framework agreement. Businesses with expertise in library services or publishing are well-positioned to compete for this contract, leveraging the university's specific requirements and preferences outlined in the tender description.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RHUL-24076 Procurement of Serial and Periodical Publications (Library Services)

Notice Description

Awarded - a 2 year initial call off contract plus a further 1 +1 year optional extensions to Prenax Limited for the provision of physical and digital serials and periodical publications to the University's Library Services. Awarded via the SUPC Higher Education Serials, Periodicals and Associated Services (Print and Digital) Framework Agreement (reference no: LIB4054SU)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6f1c445-94b9-4ec0-ba76-4eaef052d957
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

CPV Codes

22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines

32583000 - Data and voice media

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£380,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
24 Apr 2024 - 24 Apr 2026 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
ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@rhul.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01784414181

Buyer Location

Locality
EGHAM
Postcode
TW20 0EX
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Runnymede
Electoral Ward
Englefield Green East
Westminster Constituency
Windsor

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRENAX

Further Information

Notice URLs

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