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GB-Lowestoft: Library subscriptions

CEFAS

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23 Dec 2020 at 11:50

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Cefas, the buyer, which is located in Lowestoft, United Kingdom. This tender titled "GB-Lowestoft: Library subscriptions" is classified under subscription services within the services category, with a total contract value of £140,005. The contract period is set to commence on 1 January 2021 and conclude on 31 December 2021. This tender process has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to Cambridge Information Ltd on 14 December 2020 and the award notice published on 23 December 2020.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those within the publishing and subscription service sectors. Companies capable of providing library subscription services, especially established firms with the capacity to deliver high-quality products, should consider entering this market. Given the annual nature of the subscription, businesses can secure ongoing revenue by effectively meeting the needs of public sector libraries.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Lowestoft: Library subscriptions

Notice Description

Annual library subscription.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a1f5c8ae-94b2-4736-a835-691ab8c30a9b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d616e2f0-76f2-4647-b212-5fe0925c56e8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

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
£140,005 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£140,005 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 6-12 months
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
CEFAS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LOWESTOFT
Postcode
NR33 0HT
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Kirkley & Pakefield
Westminster Constituency
Lowestoft

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAMBRIDGE INFORMATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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