Award

Serials, Periodicals and Associated Services (print and digital)

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

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Award

17 Aug 2023 at 14:43

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Southampton has awarded a contract for "Serials, Periodicals and Associated Services (print and digital)" to EBSCO International Inc. The procurement process was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £3,166,666 GBP, is for the supply of electronic and printed materials and associated services. The contract period runs from August 10, 2023, to July 31, 2024. The procurement stage is now complete.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses, particularly service providers in the printed matter and related products industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract. The University of Southampton, as the buying organisation, located in Southampton, England, has emphasised support for SMEs in this procurement. The deadline for the tender period was August 8, 2023, and the contract was awarded on August 10, 2023.

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Notice Title

Serials, Periodicals and Associated Services (print and digital)

Notice Description

Subscriptions agent for the supply of electronic and printed serials, periodicals, journals and associated subscription services, including domestic and overseas materials from any publisher or 3rd party. This contract has been awarded under the SUPC framework agreement for Serials, Periodicals, and Associated Services (Print and Digital) reference LIB4054 SU.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7f595fe6-c3cd-4817-8ce3-b1a5fb590297
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b2883ef-f145-4ec7-b9a6-341213a7fbc2
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

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,166,666 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£316,666 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
9 Aug 2023 - 31 Jul 2024 6-12 months
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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