Award

Supply of Library Subscription Services

AGRICULTURE & HORTICULTURE DEVELOPMENT BOARD

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

20 Feb 2023 at 17:50

TenderUpdate

08 Nov 2022 at 12:38

Tender

19 Oct 2022 at 11:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Agriculture & Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has completed the tender process for the procurement of Library Subscription Services. The purpose of the tender is to appoint a sole supplier to provide a reliable and effective Subscription Agent Service to cater to AHDB's library service needs. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the contract, awarded to Prenax Limited, is currently active. The tender stage has been cancelled, and the contract was valued at GBP 340,000, signed on the 9th of February 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the printing and related services industry to provide library subscription services to AHDB. Companies specialising in providing library services, particularly those offering digital repository solutions and online library portals, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract period is from the 1st of March 2023 to the 31st of March 2025, with the option for a further three 12-month extensions. Interested businesses should note the submission deadline for bids was extended from the 30th of November 2022 to the 6th of December 2022, providing additional time for participation.

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Notice Title

Supply of Library Subscription Services

Notice Description

The Library and Information Service supports all divisions across at AHDB and provides stakeholders with current books (Print and e-books), journal subscriptions (both online and print), document supply, British Library and Legal Deposit Libraries requests and other materials. In addition, it funds the development and maintenance of a digital repository and archive collection. The Library and Information Service saves AHDB staff time and money, centralising resources and helping keep staff up to date with new developments in the industry. The purpose is to provide a relevant and cost-effective information service to AHDB divisions to support them in making our industry more competitive and sustainable, by promulgating factual, evidence-based advice and information. Aim: AHDB are looking to appoint a sole supplier to provide a reliable and effective Subscription Agent Service that would cater for our needs in library service at AHDB.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Library and Information Service supports all divisions across at AHDB and provides stakeholders with current books (Print and e-books), journal subscriptions (both online and print), document supply, British Library and Legal Deposit Libraries requests and other materials. In addition, it funds the development and maintenance of a digital repository and archive collection. The Library and Information Service saves AHDB staff time and money, centralising resources and helping keep staff up to date with new developments in the industry. The purpose is to provide a relevant and cost-effective information service to AHDB divisions to support them in making our industry more competitive and sustainable, by promulgating factual, evidence-based advice and information. Aim: AHDB are looking to appoint a sole supplier to provide a reliable and effective Subscription Agent Service that would cater for our needs in library service at AHDB. AHDB expect the supplier to assign a dedicated Account manager and be able to provide an online portal.

Renewal: Contract period 01/03/2023 - 31/03/2025 with the option to extend for a further 3 x 12-month periods

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-037700
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005097-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

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


CPV Codes

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines

77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

79800000 - Printing and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£340,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20233 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 2-3 years
Recurrence
September 2027

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
AGRICULTURE & HORTICULTURE DEVELOPMENT BOARD
Contact Name
Julia Burger
Contact Email
procurement@ahdb.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2476692051

Buyer Location

Locality
KENILWORTH
Postcode
CV8 2TL
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Warwick
Electoral Ward
Cubbington & Leek Wootton
Westminster Constituency
Kenilworth and Southam

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRENAX

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