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LM Subscriptions

COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY

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31 Mar 2021 at 12:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has completed a procurement process titled "LM Subscriptions" focused on subscription services, which encompasses the management of subscriptions to databases, journals, and legal publications. Located in London, England, this procurement took place under a selective method, specifically through a call-off from a framework agreement, with an overall contract value of £96,000. The bidding period concluded on 1st November 2020, and the contract period spanned from 28th November 2020 to 27th November 2022. The award was published on 31st March 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in subscription services or related consultancy. SMEs, particularly those offering database management, legal publications, or journal subscription services, would find themselves well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts. By engaging in this sector, businesses can leverage their expertise to provide tailored solutions to authorities and expand their service offerings in the growing market of subscription management.

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Notice Title

LM Subscriptions

Notice Description

Provision of a contract through which CMA can centrally manage subscriptions to databases, journals, legal publications etc.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6ac66172-9954-4d66-92cd-80e0ecd3e3ed
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a152cae0-4f0c-45b1-944a-aa85a87aad6d
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
SME
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
£96,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£96,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Nov 20205 years ago
Contract Period
28 Nov 2020 - 27 Nov 2022 1-2 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
COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4QZ
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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