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Supply of Prenax Journal Subscriptions

UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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29 Jun 2026 at 09:16

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency has completed a selective procurement process for the supply of Prenax journal subscriptions, awarding a contract to Prenax Limited. This contract, valued at £425,000, encompasses services within the official journals industry category. The procurement is a call-off from a framework agreement, reflecting the planning and strategic nature of the award. The contract spans from 26th June 2026 to 30th June 2028, with delivery locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, and other international regions. Situated in London, the UK Health Security Agency serves as the buying organisation, and this contract award stage was finalised and published on 29th June 2026.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in publishing and delivery services. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to enter competitive bids owing to the procurement method's alignment with framework agreements. With potential delivery channels spanning globally, companies with a robust international logistics capability will find ample opportunity to expand their reach and market presence. As the awarded supplier, Prenax Limited exemplifies how a focused service offering in official journal subscriptions can effectively meet the UK's public sector needs, fostering business expansion within the publishing industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Prenax Journal Subscriptions

Notice Description

UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has awarded a contract to Prenax Limited for the provision of journal subscriptions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9dc5ee82-45fe-41f8-8523-8308dc928a80
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

22211100 - Official journals

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£425,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£425,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
25 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 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
UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRENAX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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