--- title: "Library Subscription Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-15b8147f-2e3d-41be-adcf-38c0bb3d81b1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-15b8147f-2e3d-41be-adcf-38c0bb3d81b1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-15b8147f-2e3d-41be-adcf-38c0bb3d81b1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-15b8147f-2e3d-41be-adcf-38c0bb3d81b1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS" published: "2017-03-22" --- # Library Subscription Service Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-15b8147f-2e3d-41be-adcf-38c0bb3d81b1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-15b8147f-2e3d-41be-adcf-38c0bb3d81b1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-15b8147f-2e3d-41be-adcf-38c0bb3d81b1.json) ## Summary The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs is seeking a Subscription Agent for its Library Subscription Service, focusing on the supply of various publications such as periodicals, journals, and magazines in both hard copy and digital formats. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, having been published on 9 February 2017, with the tender period ending on 9 March 2017. The resulting contract is expected to run for an initial period of two years, starting from 2 April 2017, with a total value of approximately £60,000 over four years. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses operating in the services sector, particularly those specializing in subscription management and library services. Suitable competitors may include small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate a proactive approach to subscription services, covering aspects such as the management of new subscriptions, provision of missing issues, and payment processes with publishers. Engaging in this contract can significantly contribute to the growth and visibility of SMEs within the procurement landscape. ## Notice The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board require a Subscription Agent to supply various subscriptions of publications. These publications may be periodicals, journals or magazines. Subscriptions maybe for hard copy, electronic/digital or for both formats together. The Library Service is seeking to appoint a company who will be required to provide a proactive and timely service encompassing all aspects of managing the supply of subscription services including the placement of new subscriptions, supply of missing and back issues and payments to publishers Online access to a subscription management facility is also required. The aim of this procurement will be to provide effective access to the full range of subscriptions, while meeting strict service levels and delivering value for money for the Library Service. The contract shall be for an initial period of two years with the option to extend another 2 x 12 months. Contract Value: approx. PS15K a year for 4 years total of PS60K. This covers the cost of the subscriptions as well as the company services. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1688a100-9760-489f-a006-57c8f730bd44 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Mar 2017 | | Submission deadline | 9 Mar 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 22 Mar 2017 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £60,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS | | Locality | WARWICK | | Post town | Coventry | | Postcode | CV8 2TL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | | ITL 3 | TLG13 Warwickshire CC | | Local authority | Warwick | | Electoral ward | Cubbington & Leek Wootton | | Westminster constituency | Kenilworth and Southam | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | PRENAX | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 79980000 - Subscription services - 92511000 - Library services ## Release History - 22 Mar 2017 at 09:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1688a100-9760-489f-a006-57c8f730bd44 - 22 Mar 2017 at 09:01 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7108c6fb-b64b-4416-b36f-c24ac1acb676 - 9 Feb 2017 at 10:37 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7108c6fb-b64b-4416-b36f-c24ac1acb676 - 9 Feb 2017 at 10:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7108c6fb-b64b-4416-b36f-c24ac1acb676 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1688a100-9760-489f-a006-57c8f730bd44 22nd March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7108c6fb-b64b-4416-b36f-c24ac1acb676 22nd March 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7033f28a-a756-43df-9c4d-8430b2c3a665 Specification - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8bdadf1f-95e9-4a6a-8436-2e752eb0b4dc Appendix 1 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d358848e-622d-4d81-a26d-b4b0e76fadb9 Specification ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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