Award

Serials, Periodicals and Associated Services

BIRKBECK COLLEGE

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Award

20 Nov 2024 at 08:57

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Birkbeck College, located in London, England, has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "Serials, Periodicals and Associated Services" within the industry category of Newspapers, Journals, Periodicals, and Magazines. The procurement, which followed a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement, was awarded on 16th October 2024, with an end date for the tender period being 16th October 2024. The contract period is from 1st January 2025 to 4th May 2026. The total value of the contract stands at GBP 127,000 and is primarily aimed at businesses offering such services in the WC1E 7HX postal code area.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of providing serials, periodicals, and related services. Given the nature of the services required, businesses experienced in the publication and distribution of journals and magazines are well-suited to compete. The procurement process ensures a stable and lucrative contract lasting over a year, offering consistent work and revenue streams for the successful supplier, which is Prenax Limited, an SME that has been awarded the contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Serials, Periodicals and Associated Services

Notice Description

Serials, Periodicals and Associated Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c4a42746-4366-42ec-bcdf-7367d2cd5192
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9db035f-f36c-450f-ab50-eda6a7b656d1
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
£127,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£127,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 4 May 2026 1-2 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
BIRKBECK COLLEGE
Contact Name
Not specified
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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