Award

GB-Swindon: UKRI-4211 Library Periodicals Service for MRC, NERC, STFC

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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05 Nov 2024 at 09:35

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has concluded the procurement process for the contract titled "GB-Swindon: UKRI-4211 Library Periodicals Service for MRC, NERC, STFC." This procurement pertains to the library, archives, museums, and other cultural services industry, classified under CPV code 92500000, including database services. The service will be delivered across multiple locations, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the rest of the world. The tender process, now at the Award stage, has seen the contract awarded to Prenax Limited. The contract, valued at £1,931,110, will commence on 21 November 2024 and span until 20 November 2026. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 31 October 2024 and the publication of the contract award on 5 November 2024.

This tender offers significant business growth potential, particularly for companies specialising in library periodicals and associated services. Given the size and scale of the project, larger firms like Prenax Limited, which secured the contract, are well-suited to fulfil the requirements. Organizations focused on providing comprehensive digital and print periodical solutions, especially those catering to extensive geographic regions, will find this opportunity particularly aligned with their capabilities. The inclusive eligibility for Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) highlights the potential for diverse business involvement in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Swindon: UKRI-4211 Library Periodicals Service for MRC, NERC, STFC

Notice Description

Library Periodicals Service Additional information: Procurement Contract Transparency Data: Redacted contract documents will be made available within the next 30 days on the UKRI website at: https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data. This procurement is a call off under framework for Serials, Periodicals, and Associated Services (Print & Digital) LIB4054 SU

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8c759e8d-775f-47c0-94b5-3902d4463e97
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5eb41678-3d2f-4375-8840-daafb04baaab
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

72320000 - Database services

92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,931,110 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,931,110 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
21 Nov 2024 - 20 Nov 2026 1-2 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
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1UH
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRENAX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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