Award

Individual Journal Subscriptions - Direct Award to LIB1013 AP

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

29 Apr 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde, a central purchasing body located in Glasgow, has completed a procurement process for the provision of individual journal subscriptions. This open procedure was categorised under services in the education industry. The tender, with the title "Individual Journal Subscriptions - Direct Award to LIB1013 AP," was awarded on 12th December 2024, indicating its progression to the contract stage. The procurement process involved a direct award through framework agreements, specifically addressing periodicals and associated services. The primary delivery location for this contract was specified as Glasgow, within the UKM82 region, highlighting its geographic focus.

This tender provides valuable opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of periodicals and associated services. Large enterprises, similar to the awarded supplier Prenax Ltd, based in Yeovil, are well-suited to fulfil such contracts given their capacity to manage high-value awards. The contracting authority's preference for a direct award signifies potential opportunities for businesses with existing frameworks or those seeking partnerships with prominent institutions like the University of Strathclyde. Companies focusing on educational services can leverage such opportunities to expand their portfolios and establish longstanding relationships within the academic sector.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Start Free Trial Book a Demo
All Features Pricing

Notice Information

Notice Title

Individual Journal Subscriptions - Direct Award to LIB1013 AP

Notice Description

Provision of Individual Journal Subscriptions - Direct Award to LIB1013 AP

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Individual Journal Subscriptions - Direct Award to LIB1013 AP

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000797335
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR529125
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
Large

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
£750,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 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 STRATHCLYDE
Contact Name
Mrs Laura A Shaw
Contact Email
laura.shaw@strath.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7811592949

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1XU
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
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRENAX

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-r6ebe6-0000797335-2025-04-29T00:00:00Z",
    "date": "2025-04-29T00:00:00Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-r6ebe6-0000797335",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "org-12",
            "name": "University of Strathclyde",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "University of Strathclyde"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Learning & Teaching Building, 49 Richmond Street",
                "locality": "Glasgow",
                "region": "UKM82",
                "postalCode": "G1 1XU"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Mrs Laura A Shaw",
                "email": "laura.shaw@strath.ac.uk",
                "telephone": "+44 7811592949",
                "url": "http://"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer",
                "centralPurchasingBody"
            ],
            "details": {
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "Body governed by public law",
                        "scheme": "TED_CA_TYPE"
                    },
                    {
                        "id": "09",
                        "description": "Education",
                        "scheme": "COFOG"
                    }
                ],
                "url": "http://www.strath.ac.uk/"
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "org-77",
            "name": "Prenax Ltd",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Prenax Ltd"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Barrington House, Watercombe Park",
                "locality": "Yeovil",
                "region": "UKK2",
                "postalCode": "BA20 2HL"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "scale": "large",
                "url": "http://"
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "org-14",
            "name": "Glasgow Sherif Court",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Glasgow Sherif Court"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "1 Carlton Place",
                "locality": "Glasgow",
                "postalCode": "G5 9DA"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "url": "http://"
            },
            "roles": [
                "reviewBody"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "name": "University of Strathclyde",
        "id": "org-12"
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "UOS-35094-2024",
        "title": "Individual Journal Subscriptions - Direct Award to LIB1013 AP",
        "description": "Provision of Individual Journal Subscriptions - Direct Award to LIB1013 AP",
        "status": "complete",
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryLocation": {
                    "description": "Glasgow"
                },
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UKM82"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ],
        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure",
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "APR529125",
                "documentType": "awardNotice",
                "title": "Individual Journal Subscriptions - Direct Award to LIB1013 AP",
                "description": "Provision of Individual Journal Subscriptions - Direct Award to LIB1013 AP",
                "url": "https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR529125",
                "format": "text/html"
            }
        ],
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "description": "Provision of Individual Journal Subscriptions - Direct Award to LIB1013 AP",
                "status": "complete",
                "hasOptions": false
            }
        ],
        "coveredBy": [
            "GPA"
        ],
        "classification": {
            "id": "79980000",
            "scheme": "CPV"
        }
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "UOS-35044-2024",
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "org-77",
                    "name": "Prenax Ltd"
                }
            ],
            "relatedLots": [
                "1"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "contracts": [
        {
            "id": "UOS-35044-2024",
            "awardID": "UOS-35044-2024",
            "status": "active",
            "value": {
                "amount": 750000,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "dateSigned": "2024-12-12T00:00:00Z"
        }
    ],
    "language": "EN",
    "description": "Award against framework: Periodicals and Associated Services (The supply of) (SC Ref:797335)",
    "bids": {
        "statistics": [
            {
                "id": "158",
                "measure": "bids",
                "value": 1,
                "relatedLot": "1"
            },
            {
                "id": "159",
                "measure": "smeBids",
                "value": 0,
                "relatedLot": "1"
            },
            {
                "id": "160",
                "measure": "foreignBidsFromEU",
                "value": 0,
                "relatedLot": "1"
            },
            {
                "id": "161",
                "measure": "foreignBidsFromNonEU",
                "value": 1,
                "relatedLot": "1"
            },
            {
                "id": "162",
                "measure": "electronicBids",
                "value": 0,
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ]
    },
    "links": [
        {
            "rel": "canonical",
            "href": "https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000797335"
        }
    ],
    "noticetype": "PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice"
}