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title: "Library journal Subscriptions"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-40e32068-b590-4505-8496-901a9b06fde0"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2021-02-24"
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# Library journal Subscriptions

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-40e32068-b590-4505-8496-901a9b06fde0

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## Summary

The procurement process involves a direct award for "Library Journal Subscriptions" managed by UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) through the Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC) Framework. The contract value amounts to £154,366.21 and is classified under library services. The contract period commenced on 12 December 2019 and will conclude on 20 November 2020. The tender, which was not open for competition, officially ended on 11 December 2019 and encompasses delivery to various locations, including the United Kingdom and overseas territories.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for organisations involved in library services, particularly those experienced in managing subscription-based resources. Companies specialising in library management systems, journal procurement, or those that have established partnerships with journal agents would be well-positioned to engage in similar future contracts. With UK's focus on enhancing research and educational access, businesses in this sector could see growth by aligning their offerings with public procurement needs.

## Notice

**This is not a call for competition, this is an award notice for a Direct award via Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC) Framework awarded via Journal Agent to manage UKRI journal subscriptions**

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6f2cf3d-3fb6-4a57-abf3-a426cb9de70e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct award via SUPC Framework |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Dec 2019 |
| Contract period | 12 Dec 2019 - 20 Nov 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £154,366 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £154,366 |
| 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92511000 - Library services

## Release History

- 24 Feb 2021 at 11:16 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6f2cf3d-3fb6-4a57-abf3-a426cb9de70e
- 12 Dec 2019 at 09:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6f2cf3d-3fb6-4a57-abf3-a426cb9de70e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6f2cf3d-3fb6-4a57-abf3-a426cb9de70e
  24th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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