Award

Ask AI about this notice

Summarise, research or assess it with AI

View Markdown

Share this notice

Send this contract to a colleague

Serials, Periodicals, Journals and Related Subscription Services

NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

21 Oct 2025 at 10:47

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Nottingham Trent University has completed a procurement process titled "Serials, Periodicals, Journals and Related Subscription Services," which falls under the category of newspapers, journals, periodicals, and magazines. This was a direct award from the SUPC Framework Agreement. The procurement process entailed a call-off from a framework agreement using a selective method, with the tender period ending on 30 May 2023. The awarded services, valued at £5,000,000, will be delivered in Nottingham, with the contract starting on 22 October 2025 and ending on 31 July 2027.

This procurement offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in the publishing and subscription services industry. It is particularly well-suited for businesses that can provide comprehensive serial and periodical distribution services. Both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and larger firms may find opportunities to collaborate as sub-contractors or suppliers. The awarded suppliers include large companies such as EBSCO INTERNATIONAL INC, OTTO HARRASSOWITZ GMBH & CO. KG, and PRENAX LIMITED, indicating opportunities for both large-scale operations and collaborative partnerships within the sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

Serials, Periodicals, Journals and Related Subscription Services

Notice Description

Direct award via SUPC Framework Agreement Reference LIB4054 SU Serials, Periodicals, Journals and Related Subscription Services framework agreement. The closing date stated in this notice is the closing date of the SUPC Framework Agreement, which was 30 May 2023. Additional information: Direct award via SUPC Framework Agreement Reference LIB4054 SU Serials, Periodicals, Journals and Related Subscription Services framework agreement. The closing date stated in this notice is the closing date of the SUPC Framework Agreement, which was 30 May 2023.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e0113f46-a439-424f-9796-6cd1701d6f89
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7ca687b-96ab-4c1b-8632-b39136fe99ce
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Oct 202510 months ago
Contract Period
22 Oct 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 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
NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG1 4FQ
Postcode Area
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
St. Ann's
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

EBSCO INTERNATIONAL INC

OTTO HARRASSOWITZ GMBH & CO. KG

PRENAX LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

Loading OCDS record...