Award

Subscription renewal of Sage Journals Read and Publish

COVENTRY UNIVERSITY

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Award

20 Jan 2025 at 15:02

Summary of the contracting process

Coventry University has completed a tender for the subscription renewal of Sage Journals Read and Publish, categorised under subscription services (CPV 79980000). This procurement was handled through a single tender action below the threshold. The total value of the contract is £76,573.28, with a contract period from 1st January 2025 to 31st December 2025. Located in Coventry (CV15FB), this procurement falls under the goods category and is suitable for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). The award was published on 20th January 2025.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in academic journal subscriptions and publishing. It is particularly well-suited for SMEs that can provide comprehensive subscription services. Engaging in this contract can offer significant growth prospects by forming a partnership with a prestigious academic institution like Coventry University. The successful supplier for this tender is JISC Services Limited, operating as JISC Collections, based in Bristol.

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Notice Title

Subscription renewal of Sage Journals Read and Publish

Notice Description

Subscription giving access to a unique collection of academic journals from SAGE. Deal also covers publishing APCs

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e77fabf9-67ed-4caa-bc3b-4b97ad10dbea
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23814aa3-6201-4bf6-a3ea-012b485931b5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£76,573 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£76,573 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 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
COVENTRY UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
bux280@coventry.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 5FB
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JISC SERVICES LIMITED (OPERATING AS JISC COLLECTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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