Award

Annual Subscription to Journals and eBook platforms

UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA

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Award

27 Nov 2024 at 15:39

Summary of the contracting process

The University of East Anglia has completed the procurement process for the "Annual Subscription to Journals and eBook platforms" within the higher education services and e-learning services categories. This single tender action was conducted to support research and teaching requirements, resulting in an award to Sage Publications. The procurement was managed through a direct procurement method and the tender period ended on 29th August 2024, with the contract period running from 1st October 2024 to 30th September 2026. The project is located at NR4 7TJ, Norwich, England. Key dates include the contract award date on 29th October 2024 and the publication of the award notice on 27th November 2024.

This tender creates growth opportunities for businesses specialising in e-learning and higher education services, particularly those capable of providing high-quality academic resources. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) adept in supplying e-textbooks and journals now have the chance to engage in future procurements with educational institutions. Sage Publications, as an SME, exemplifies the type of business that was successful in this tender, highlighting the potential for similar companies to enter this market successfully.

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Notice Title

Annual Subscription to Journals and eBook platforms

Notice Description

Annual subscription for journals and e-Textbooks from Sage Publications to support continued research and teaching requirements across all disciplines. A single action tender has been undertaken.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88928a50-cbe6-4863-be7f-8e202a573c19
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80300000 - Higher education services

80420000 - E-learning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2026 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
UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
beth.barley@uea.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7TJ
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAGE PUBLICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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