Planning

Serials and Periodicals

UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)

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Planning

23 May 2025 at 12:58

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sussex is initiating a procurement process for "Serials and Periodicals", classified under the periodicals category with CPV code 22212000. The procurement is in the planning stage as per the notice published on 23rd May 2025. This public procurement is situated in Falmer, Brighton, in the UKJ2 region of the United Kingdom. The contract is intended to start on 1st October 2028 and conclude by 1st October 2032. The procurement involves goods, specifically the supply of print and electronic serials and periodicals, with associated consolidation and management services. Interested parties should note further communication is expected by 1st October 2026.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in subscription agent services, particularly those with expertise in managing print and electronic periodical deliveries. Companies that can offer additional services, such as consolidation of print subscriptions, usage analytics tools, and Open Access publishing services, stand to benefit significantly. Engaging in this procurement could position firms as key suppliers to a notable public authority, enhancing their portfolio and expanding their market reach within the United Kingdom's academic sectors.

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Notice Title

Serials and Periodicals

Notice Description

The current services involves: Subscriptions agent services for the supply of print and electronic serials and periodicals on a prepaid annual subscription basis. The scope of products includes (but is not limited to): Current and back-issues of periodicals, newspapers, and annuals (conference proceedings, reports, yearbooks, etc) Journals, memoirs, proceedings, transactions, and other similar publications of societies Numbered monographic series Standing Orders Databases (including e-book content) Membership subscriptions Associated services include consolidation services for print subscriptions and also any additional services that relate to the supply and management of subscription resources, such as usage analytics tools and Open Access publishing services. The original route to market for the existing requirement was via a Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0522cb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026411-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products


CPV Codes

22212000 - Periodicals

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 20268 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2028 - 1 Oct 2032 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
c.hutchinson@sussex.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
FALMER, BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN1 9RH
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex

Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Coldean & Stanmer
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Pavilion

Further Information

Notice Documents

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