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Journals, Subscriptions and Newspapers

H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS

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15 Jan 2026 at 12:13

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), along with its executive agency, the Valuation Office Agency (VOA), has completed the procurement process for securing subscription services. The contract, valued at £1,520,000, will allow access to online newspapers, magazine articles, books, and research tools over a five-year period, with delivery of physical copies to various UK locations. This tender, categorised under subscription services (CPV code 79980000), was concluded through a direct award process using a framework agreement. The contract commenced on 14 January 2026, following the tender period ending on 7 January 2026, with an active award status as of 14 January 2026.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering specialised subscription services. Companies providing such services can leverage this contract to establish or expand their portfolio within governmental agencies, showcasing the ability to meet complex and large-scale delivery requirements. The involvement of a direct framework agreement may appeal to businesses familiar with structured and consistent service provision. Prenax Limited, acting as the supplier, reflects potential growth and stability when succeeding in similar procurements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Journals, Subscriptions and Newspapers

Notice Description

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) inclusive of its executive agency, the Valuation Office Agency (VOA), require the use of a subscription agency to procure access to key subscription services for online newspapers, magazine articles, books, and research tools to carry out their routine day-to-day work. The VOA also requires the agency to organise delivery of physical copies of certain publications to both remote and office locations affiliated with the VOA. The contract term is a five (5) year fixed term, with an optional break clause after an initial period of three (3) years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a7c2357-2bc0-4ccd-b2f0-b8626853b399
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award using a Framework Agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£1,520,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,520,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
14 Jan 2026 - 13 Jan 2031 Over 5 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
H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SS99 1AA
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRENAX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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