Tender

GSV2686 - Serials Subscription Agent

THE HOUSE OF LORDS

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

17 Dec 2024 at 12:53

Tender

16 Dec 2024 at 14:39

Summary of the contracting process

The House of Lords is inviting tenders for the procurement of a serials subscription agent to manage the provision of print and electronic periodicals, journals, and magazines for the libraries of both the House of Commons and the House of Lords. The procurement falls under the 'subscription services' category with a budget of £1,210,000 GBP. This open procedure is currently in the tender stage, with the tender period ending on 30 January 2025, at 12:00 PM, and the contract period running from 14 April 2025 to 13 April 2028. The postal code for the delivery of services is SW1A 0AA, located in the United Kingdom.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses capable of managing large-scale serials and journal subscriptions, with an emphasis on both print and electronic media. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, as the suitability criteria mark them as preferred suppliers. Companies experienced in subscription services and looking to establish or expand their market presence within governmental institutions will find this contract especially beneficial. Engaging with this tender can lead to significant business growth and increased visibility within the public sector. All participant suppliers need to register via the specified Atamis portal to submit their responses.

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Notice Title

GSV2686 - Serials Subscription Agent

Notice Description

The Authority is seeking to procure a Supplier to manage the provision of serials subscriptions and journals subscriptions to the libraries of both the House of Commons and the House of Lords, which have a requirement for delivery of print and electronic periodicals, journals, and magazines. The Authority currently subscribes to over 300 print and electronic journal titles. All responses to this tender must be made via the Atamis portal. Suppliers must register on the portal in order to submit a response. Registration can be completed using the following link: https://atamis-ukparliament.my.site.com/s/Welcome .

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f754990-d8d9-40e0-9c0c-f2fd58921e6e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£1,210,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Apr 2025 - 13 Apr 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE HOUSE OF LORDS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WESTMINSTER
Postcode
SW1A 0AA
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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