Award

Direct Award of PURCH2564 for the Provision of Journal Subscription Service

UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

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Award

21 Jan 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow has completed the procurement process for the provision of a journal subscription service under the contract ID PURCH2564. This contract is part of the Direct Award from the LIB1013 AP Framework Agreement for the supply of periodicals and associated services. The procurement process used an open procedure method in the services category, with the contract being awarded on the 17th of December 2024. The delivery location for the service is in Glasgow (region UKM82). The total contract value is £2,100,000 GBP, and the awarded supplier is Prenax Ltd, an SME based in Yeovil.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in journal subscriptions and periodical supply services, particularly those classified as SMEs. Companies able to offer competitive services under existing framework agreements will find this type of procurement advantageous. Organisations with robust support structures for educational institutions and a strong presence in the public law sector may also benefit from similar opportunities in the future. This award indicates potential business growth for providers who can secure contracts within the education industry and academia, contributing to sustained, long-term partnerships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Direct Award of PURCH2564 for the Provision of Journal Subscription Service

Notice Description

Direct Award of PURCH2564 for the Provision of Journal Subscription Service

Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct Award of PURCH2564 for the Provision of Journal Subscription Service Call Off from LIB1013 AP Framework Agreement The Supply of Periodicals & Associated Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000787816
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522164
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
£2,100,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW
Contact Name
Emma Fleck
Contact Email
emma.fleck@glasgow.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1413306639

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G12 8QQ
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Hillhead
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRENAX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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