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title: "Serials, Periodicals and Associated Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA"
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# Serials, Periodicals and Associated Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3ffc0eb7-5be0-41dc-8352-fa7bab11e20a

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## Summary

The University of Cumbria has completed the procurement process for the "Serials, Periodicals and Associated Services" contract, classified under the subscription services industry category (CPV: 79980000). The contract involves the provision of electronic and printed serials and journals, both domestic and international. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage has reached the award phase as of 24th July 2023, with the contract commencing on 1st August 2023 and lasting until 31st July 2027. The total contract value is £640,000, with services to be delivered in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in subscription services, particularly those capable of supplying a mix of electronic and printed materials. Large-scale providers such as EBSCO International Inc, who have been awarded this contract, are ideally positioned to capitalise on such opportunities. Businesses that can demonstrate reliability and efficiency in handling both domestic and international materials, and those that can support the academic and research needs of institutions like the University of Cumbria, stand to benefit from similar procurement processes. The substantial contract value indicates potential for sustained business growth and long-term engagement with large educational institutions.

## Notice

The University of Cumbria require the provision of services associated with the supply of electronic and printed serials and journals, including domestic and overseas materials.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19e234d6-62e4-4942-b323-ad3a01ae8414 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2023 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £640,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £640,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA |
| Locality | - |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA1 2HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Carlisle |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EBSCO INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 19 Nov 2024 at 11:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19e234d6-62e4-4942-b323-ad3a01ae8414

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19e234d6-62e4-4942-b323-ad3a01ae8414
  19th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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