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title: "Supply of Library Subscription Services"
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# Supply of Library Subscription Services

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-36a1e0cd-3c74-41c3-9451-0915d65d4543

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## Summary

The buying organisation, Defra Network eTendering Portal, has awarded a contract for the Supply of Library Subscription Services. The procurement falls under the 'Printed matter and related products' industry category. The tender was awarded on 18th January 2023. The contract period extends from 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2028. The procurement method used was an Open procedure. The tender deadline was 6th December 2022. The contract value is £340,000.

This tender for Library Subscription Services provides an opportunity for businesses, particularly those in the printed matter industry, to engage with AHDB and cater to their information service needs. Small and medium-sized enterprises are specifically suitable for this opportunity. Businesses interested in providing reliable and cost-effective subscription agent services, including online and print copies delivery to various addresses, can benefit from this tender. Responding businesses must follow the instructions outlined by the eSourcing portal to express interest and submit responses before the deadline.

## Notice

AHDB are looking to appoint a sole supplier to provide a reliable and effective Subscription Agent Service that would cater for our needs in library service at AHDB. The Library and Information Service supports all divisions across at AHDB and provides stakeholders with current books (Print and e-books), journal subscriptions (both online and print), document supply, British Library and Legal Deposit Libraries requests and other materials. In addition, it funds the development and maintenance of a digital repository and archive collection. The Library and Information Service saves AHDB staff time and money, centralising resources and helping keep staff up to date with new developments in the industry. The purpose is to provide a relevant and cost-effective information service to AHDB divisions to support them in making our industry more competitive and sustainable, by promulgating factual, evidence-based advice and information. Subscriptions can be online, print copies or both, and delivered by either Royal Mail or other equivalent delivery methods to AHDB HQ or other specified addresses. AHDB require an assigned Account Manager and access to an online portal. All details are provided within the Specification. Please follow instructions on how to access. Additional information: Suppliers Instructions How to Express Interest in this Tender and respond to the opportunity 1. Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once) Browse to the eSourcing Portal: https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk and click the link to register Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose and click 'Save' when complete You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure) 2. Express an Interest in the tender Login to the portal with the username/password Click the ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier) - Click on the relevant ITT to access the content. Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. This will move the ITT into your 'My ITTs' page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only) You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'ITT Details' box 3. Responding to the tender Click 'My Response' under 'ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining) You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification - Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the ITT There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available) You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0722c9de-6d90-4945-8cf8-ed7b99583a96 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £340,000 |
| 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | KENILWORTH |
| 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

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22000000 - Printed matter and related products

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2023 at 18:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0722c9de-6d90-4945-8cf8-ed7b99583a96

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0722c9de-6d90-4945-8cf8-ed7b99583a96
  20th February 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/32972b02-768e-46f2-b4bc-a799577fa293
  n/a

## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

## Provenance

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