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title: "Supply of Serials, Periodicals and Associated Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW"
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# Supply of Serials, Periodicals and Associated Services

Buyer: ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2b65e7bc-5191-4ea8-9d49-1ca5077b62e5

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## Summary

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, is seeking suppliers for the contract titled "Supply of Serials, Periodicals and Associated Services," focused on the management, supply, and delivery of serials, periodicals, and journals. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically classified under the CPV code for newspapers and periodicals, with a total contract value of £400,000. The tender process has been completed, with the contract awarded on 30 October 2019, and the contract period set from 6 January 2020 to 5 January 2024. The delivery location is in London, United Kingdom, with the procurement method being selective and conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in the supply chain of newspapers, magazines, and periodicals, as well as those offering related postal services. Small and medium-sized enterprises, particularly those with experience in the publishing or distribution of printed media, are encouraged to engage in future opportunities arising from the contract with the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. The supplier awarded for this contract, LM Information Delivery UK Ltd, illustrates the type of larger-scale company that could participate in such tenders; however, SMEs should also take note of their eligibility and potential to contribute to this essential service contract.

## Notice

Management, supply and delivery of serials, periodicals and journals.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/958605de-12d1-47e4-a20a-1a68b80b80a1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Oct 2019 |
| Contract period | 6 Jan 2020 - 5 Jan 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £400,000 |
| 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 | ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW |
| Locality | RICHMOND |
| Post town | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW9 3AB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames |
| Local authority | Richmond upon Thames |
| Electoral ward | Kew |
| Westminster constituency | Richmond Park |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LM INFORMATION DELIVERY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines
- 64111000 - Postal services related to newspapers and periodicals

## Release History

- 12 Nov 2019 at 10:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/958605de-12d1-47e4-a20a-1a68b80b80a1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/958605de-12d1-47e4-a20a-1a68b80b80a1
  12th November 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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