Award

Award for provision of library periodical subscriptions - University of Aberdeen

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Aberdeen, located in Aberdeen, UKM50, has completed a public procurement process for the provision of library periodical subscriptions. The tender, titled "Award for provision of library periodical subscriptions - University of Aberdeen," falls under the education industry category. This process, initiated as an open procedure, progressed to the award stage on 14th November 2024, with the contract signed on the same date. The contract, valued at £600,000, will see LM Prenax supply and deliver library periodicals and associated services, covering approximately 48,000 titles from various publishers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those involved in the provision of educational resources and periodical subscriptions. Companies capable of supplying extensive libraries with diverse periodical titles, as well as offering ancillary services, would be well-positioned to benefit from similar contracts. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the publishing and distribution sectors could particularly find such contracts lucrative, enabling business growth through stable, high-value engagements with prominent institutions like the University of Aberdeen.

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Notice Title

Award for provision of library periodical subscriptions - University of Aberdeen

Notice Description

The Library supports teaching and research by providing staff and students with access to approximately 48,000 periodical titles from a wide range of UK and international publishers via subscription. Requirement is for a Contractor to supply and deliver library periodicals material through subscriptions and to provide associated services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

APUC framework LIB1013 AP used to directly award to the sole supplier on Framework, LM Prenax.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000783400
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518385
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award 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

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


CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
e-sourcing@abdn.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB24 3FX
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LM PRENAX

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518385
    Award for provision of library periodical subscriptions - University of Aberdeen - The Library supports teaching and research by providing staff and students with access to approximately 48,000 periodical titles from a wide range of UK and international publishers via subscription. Requirement is for a Contractor to supply and deliver library periodicals material through subscriptions and to provide associated services.

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