Award

Periodicals

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

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Award

31 Jul 2024 at 08:56

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Southampton has awarded a contract for the supply of electronic and printed periodicals, journals, and related subscription services under the SUPC framework agreement LIB4054 SU. The project, valued at £800,000, focuses on the "Newspapers, journals, periodicals, and magazines" industry category. This award follows a selective procurement method via a framework agreement, with EBSCO International Inc. as the chosen supplier. The contract period is set to run from 1 August 2024 to 31 July 2028, covering deliveries primarily to the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities, especially for companies involved in publishing, distribution, and subscription management services. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete in this space given the scope of work and the framework nature of the agreement. By participating in similar tenders, businesses can enhance their market presence and secure long-term contracts with reputable institutions like the University of Southampton.

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Notice Title

Periodicals

Notice Description

The supply of electronic and printed serials, journals and associated subscription services via subscription agents (intermediaries), including domestic and overseas materials from any publisher or 3rd party. Under the SUPC framework agreement LIB4054 SU for Serials, Periodicals, and Associated Services (Print and Digital).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7243a8af-2db0-4ea8-9380-e5c35d7d091c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3e26549-945a-40a0-846d-ca7b26c282ce
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

22 - Printed matter and related products


CPV Codes

22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2028 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 SOUTHAMPTON
Contact Name
Mandy Stephens
Contact Email
procurement@soton.ac.uk
Contact Phone
02380 595000

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO17 1BJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Portswood
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EBSCO INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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