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Library Subscription Service

WELSH GOVERNMENT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 May 2022 at 16:00

Tender

26 Jan 2022 at 08:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Government is conducting an open procurement process for a Library Subscription Service, aimed at managing subscriptions for periodicals and journals, along with the purchase of library books. This procurement falls under the goods category (CPV code: 22113000) and is centred in Cardiff, Wales. The tender was initiated on 26th January 2022, with the submission deadline set for 25th February 2022. The total contract value is approximately £500,000, and the selected supplier will need to provide a comprehensive managed service including administration of subscriptions, cost control, and access to reporting tools.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in library services, subscription management, and related software solutions. Companies that can offer the necessary technology for efficient subscription handling, alongside expert management services, will be well-suited to compete. With the expected consolidation of supplier invoices and maximisation of savings, successful bidders will find that their participation could not only enhance the Welsh Government's library services but also uplift their own business profile in the public sector marketplace.

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Notice Title

Library Subscription Service

Notice Description

The Customer requires Subscription Agent Services to provide: * a centralised and fully managed service, dealing with all day-to-day administration of managing Publications & Subscriptions; * visibility and control in these Publications & Subscriptions; * control of costs and maximise savings and efficiencies; * consolidation and reduction of Supplier invoices and payments; * access to meaningful MI Reporting for the spend, usage and resources; * 24hr response to queries with updates on progress; * A dedicated account manager; * A System to manage subscriptions, retrieve MI, monitor claims 24/7 access; * ability to invoice different business areas separately; and * all current print and electronic subscriptions.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is an Open procurement aimed at appointing a single supplier to provide management of the Welsh Government Library Services subscriptions for periodicals and journals, and including the purchase of books. The successful supplier will be required to manage the current subscriptions, as well as meeting future requirements. The supplier is required to submit a Mark-up on the price of purchasing publications, covering the cost of providing the services detailed in the specification. For avoidance of doubt the estimated value includes the price of the publications, together with the service costs. Additional information: The tender process will be conducted using the eTenderWales portal: https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml. eTenderWales is free for suppliers. Once registered you will be able to locate the tender under reference: itt_92279 (Welsh Government Library Subscription Management Service).

Renewal: There will be an option to extend for periods up to 24 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-030f6b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012426-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

48 - Software package and information systems

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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

22113000 - Library books

48160000 - Library software package

79995000 - Library management services

92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Apr 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WELSH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3NQ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRENAX

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