Award

Serials, Periodicals, and Associated Services (Print and Digital)

ASTON UNIVERSITY

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Award

14 Aug 2023 at 09:51

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Serials, Periodicals, and Associated Services (Print and Digital)" was completed by Aston University in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the goods category with the main procurement method being a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract was awarded to EBSCO International Inc, with a value of £500,000 and was signed on 31st July 2023. The tender was initiated on 14th August 2023 and is related to the supply of Journals under the CPV code 22211000 in the UKG31 region for a duration of 24 months.

This procurement opportunity for "Serials, Periodicals, and Associated Services" by Aston University can create business growth opportunities for suppliers in the educational industry. Businesses dealing with Journals, Periodicals, and other related services would be well-suited to compete. As a large-scale supplier, EBSCO International Inc successfully secured the contract, showcasing the potential for similar companies to engage in future procurement processes. The contract presents an avenue for businesses to establish long-term partnerships and expand their market presence in the education sector.

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Notice Title

Serials, Periodicals, and Associated Services (Print and Digital)

Notice Description

Call-off from the SUPC Serials, Periodicals, and Associated Services (Print and Digital) framework (LIB4054 SU)

Lot Information

Lot 1

Call-off from the SUPC Serials, Periodicals, and Associated Services (Print and Digital) framework (LIB4054 SU)

Options: 24 Months

Procurement Information

Call-off from the SUPC Serials, Periodicals, and Associated Services (Print and Digital) framework (LIB4054 SU)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03ef60
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023673-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products


CPV Codes

22211000 - Journals

22212000 - Periodicals

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20232 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
ASTON UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Jacob Rankine
Contact Email
j.rankine@aston.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 7ET
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG31 Birmingham

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EBSCO INTERNATIONAL

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