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title: "Periodicals"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4c8e3325-ee84-49ea-8c76-1a8bfee473c7"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND"
published: "2019-11-04"
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# Periodicals

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4c8e3325-ee84-49ea-8c76-1a8bfee473c7

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## Summary

The University of Sunderland is seeking suppliers for a procurement titled "Periodicals", which falls under the category of Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines. The procurement process is now complete, having concluded on 30th August 2019. The contract, valued at £720,000, covers subscription agent and intermediary services for both electronic and print periodicals, as well as associated services. The contract period extends from 1st September 2019 until 31st August 2023, with service delivery primarily located in the North East of England.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in subscription management systems, publishing services, and electronic media distribution. Companies that specialise in providing periodicals, journals, and associated services would find themselves well-suited to compete. The awarded contract to EBSCO International Inc showcases the potential for large-scale engagements in this sector, highlighting a demand for efficient and comprehensive subscription solutions that can enhance service offerings within educational institutions.

## Notice

Using SUPC Contract OJEU OJ/S S63 147245 for the following: - Subscription agent/intermediary services to provide current and back issues of electronic and print periodicals; newspapers and annuals (annual conference proceedings, reports, yearbooks, etc); the journals, memoirs, proceedings, transactions and other similar publications of societies; numbered monographic series; standing orders; and databases. Associated services includes but is not limited to access to a subscription management system, renewals, new orders, claims handling and processing, accessing e-journals, licence information, publisher liaison, consolidation services for printed materials.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5fa96a2-fe5e-484a-a137-a38381cf08cc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Aug 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2019 - 31 Aug 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £720,000 |
| 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 SUNDERLAND |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR1 3SD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Millfield |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines

## Release History

- 4 Nov 2019 at 15:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5fa96a2-fe5e-484a-a137-a38381cf08cc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5fa96a2-fe5e-484a-a137-a38381cf08cc
  4th November 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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