Award

Serials, Periodicals, and Associated Services (Print and Digital)

ASTON UNIVERSITY

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Award

14 Aug 2023 at 09:43

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Aston University has awarded a contract for Serials, Periodicals, and Associated Services (Print and Digital) to EBSCO International Inc. The procurement method used was selective, with a total contract value of £500,000. The contract period starts on August 1, 2023, and ends on July 31, 2025. The tender process concluded on July 31, 2023. This opportunity falls under the goods category and is suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations.

This tender by Aston University presents business growth opportunities for companies interested in providing Serials, Periodicals, and Associated Services. SMEs and VCSE organisations are especially well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract period allows for long-term planning and collaboration between the buyer and supplier, EBSCO International Inc. Businesses located in and around Birmingham, with expertise in journals and periodicals, should consider participating to expand their market presence in the procurement of related services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Serials, Periodicals, and Associated Services (Print and Digital)

Notice Description

Call-off from the SUPC Serials, Periodicals, and Associated Services (Print and Digital) framework (LIB4054 SU)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cc85ac9c-c26b-4edd-914f-ddd020ff6731
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c77194f0-e877-4874-adf7-54216fe29392
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

CPV Codes

22211000 - Journals

22212000 - Periodicals

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2023 - 31 Jul 2025 2-3 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
ASTON UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 7ET
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EBSCO INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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