Award

Subscription Agent Services

UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA

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10 Oct 2023 at 07:52

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of East Anglia has awarded a contract for Subscription Agent Services to EBSCO INTERNATIONAL INC. The procurement method used was selective, with the contract period starting on October 9, 2023, and ending on October 8, 2027. The tender deadline was October 3, 2023, with a delivery address in NR4 7TJ. The contract falls under the goods category and was awarded on October 4, 2023.

This opportunity presents businesses specializing in the supply of Serials, Periodicals, Journals, and related subscription services a chance to engage with the University of East Anglia. Companies experienced in managing subscription resources, providing usage analytics tools, and Open Access publishing services are well-suited for this tender. The contract duration of 2 years, with an option to extend for a further 2 years, offers stability and growth potential for suitable businesses.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Subscription Agent Services

Notice Description

Framework call-off from Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC) Ref: LIB4054 SU. For the supply of: Serials, Periodicals, Journals and related subscription Services. Following the buyers guide award options, a desktop calculator exercise was undertaken to support a direct award to EBSCO, as the most economically advantageous supplier. The supply of electronic Serials, Journals and associated services, via Subscription Agent, including domestic and overseas material from any Publisher or 3rd party willing to trade via the Supplier. This includes, but is not limited to: o Current and back-issues of periodicals, newspapers, and annuals (conference proceedings, reports, yearbooks, etc) o Journals, memoirs, proceedings, transactions, and other similar publications of societies o Numbered monographic series o Databases (including e-book content) o Membership subscriptions Also any additional services that relate to the supply and management of subscription resources, such as usage analytics tools and Open Access publishing services. This is framework call-off is for a 2 year contract with the option, at the discretion of the university, to extend a further 2 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e841b7a9-7318-45d2-a98d-627a442a2b52
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Oct 20232 years ago
Contract Period
8 Oct 2023 - 8 Oct 2027 4-5 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
UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

EBSCO INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

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