Award

American Physical Society Read and Publish

UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)

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Award

11 Dec 2023 at 15:52

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sussex has awarded a contract for the "American Physical Society Read and Publish" project, which involves a Read and Publish agreement for APS journals. The contract value is £64,341 GBP, and the contract period runs from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2025. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender was completed, and the award was made to EBSCO UK LTD. The University of Sussex acted as the buyer. The procurement process took place in Brighton, England, with the tender period ending on December 31, 2022.

This procurement opportunity for the "American Physical Society Read and Publish" contract offers potential growth opportunities for suppliers, particularly those providing journal-related services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find this tender suitable for bidding due to the project's nature and the involvement of a large-scale supplier. Businesses in the goods category, especially those with experience in journal-related services, may be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The contract period provides stability for the winning supplier, offering a long-term business opportunity in the journal publication industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

American Physical Society Read and Publish

Notice Description

Read and Publish agreement for APS journals

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b5469701-0b39-4179-a6cc-4921feebbee0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12421284-8d71-4ec5-8c19-d8b7140a5b13
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

CPV Codes

22211000 - Journals

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£51,229 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£64,341 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Dec 20223 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2025 3-4 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
UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN1 9RH
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Coldean & Stanmer
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Pavilion

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EBSCO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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