Award

Serials, Periodicals and Associated Services

BIRKBECK COLLEGE

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Award

28 Oct 2025 at 11:50

Summary of the contracting process

Birkbeck College, a higher education institution located in London, England, recently completed a tender process for "Serials, Periodicals and Associated Services" under the procurement ID BBKP 25 07. The procurement, categorised under the services industry, involved the delivery of newspapers, journals, periodicals, and magazines, valued at £106,389.69. The tender was conducted through a selective procurement method, using a call-off from a framework agreement. The award stage is now complete, with the contract having been awarded to Prenax Limited, a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME), and the contract period is set from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in publications and media distribution, specifically those capable of servicing academic institutions. SMEs like Prenax Limited are well-positioned to compete in such tenders due to the suitability criteria which favours SMEs. The procurement process utilised a framework agreement, which can streamline the bidding process for companies already part of the framework. This presents a growth opportunity for businesses looking to expand their client base within the academic sector, leveraging their existing capabilities in delivering periodical distribution services.

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Notice Title

Serials, Periodicals and Associated Services

Notice Description

Serials, Periodicals and Associated Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b32af16d-33be-462c-bd60-d7a7b8aa5f28
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d765c00-f210-4ca7-8424-6fda8773f295
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products


CPV Codes

22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£106,389 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£106,389 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRKBECK COLLEGE
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
procurement@bbk.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC1E 7HX
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Bloomsbury
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRENAX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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