Award

Journal Subscription Services

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE

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Award

20 Sep 2019 at 15:03

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Central Lancashire is seeking bids for its “Journal Subscription Services” procurement, which falls under the services category in the journals industry. This procurement process is currently at the Award stage, with a contract valued at £2,000,000 awarded to EBSCO International Inc. The contract period runs from 20th September 2019 until 31st December 2024. The procurement method used for this contract was a selective approach, executed through a call-off from an existing framework agreement. The tender's submission period concluded on 31st July 2019.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the publishing and information services sectors to engage with a leading institution in the UK. Firms that specialise in journal subscriptions or related services may find this contract particularly appealing, as it allows for ongoing relationships with a significant educational institution. Competing businesses should have the capability to deliver varied journal services in compliance with established standards, making this an excellent chance for those looking to expand their market reach in academic publishing.

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Notice Title

Journal Subscription Services

Notice Description

The University have utilised the Serials, Periodicals and Associated Services Joint Consortia Agreement (Ref - LIB4038 SU) framework agreement to award a contract for Journal Subscription Services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a33c5952-408a-488a-94f6-3e98394e4ebc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1733870-103a-4151-8a37-9e17614220c9
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products


CPV Codes

22211000 - Journals

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Sep 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Sep 20196 years ago
Contract Period
19 Sep 2019 - 31 Dec 2024 Over 5 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 CENTRAL LANCASHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 2TQ
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EBSCO INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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