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title: "Serials, Periodical and Associated Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES"
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# Serials, Periodical and Associated Services

Buyer: THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4e6d16fb-538c-4653-b7fc-43ad7988731e

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "Serials, Periodical and Associated Services" was conducted by The National Archives, located in Richmond, England. This process was classified under the industry category of "Printed matter and related products". The procurement followed a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement, and it has reached the award stage, with the contract active from 1st November 2023 to 31st October 2026. The total value of the contract can reach up to £125,000. The tender period concluded on 18th August 2023, and the official announcement of the award was published on 3rd November 2023. The supplier awarded is EBSCO International Inc., a large-scale entity responsible for delivering the required services to The National Archives.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies engaged in the supply and distribution of serials and periodicals. Although the process was selective, it highlights the potential for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to collaborate within larger framework agreements, given the procurement's suitability criteria. Competitor analysis indicates that established suppliers in the "Printed matter and related products" sector, like EBSCO International Inc., have successfully leveraged their scale and capacity to secure such contracts. Therefore, businesses with similar credentials and capabilities should consider targeting future tender opportunities in this domain to enhance their market reach and contractual portfolio.

## Notice

Serials, Periodicals and Associated Services SUPC Framework Agreement LIB4054 SU

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ed3144a-efb0-4622-b689-7be8e43bbc69 |
| 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 | 4 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2023 - 31 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £125,000 |
| 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 | THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES |
| Locality | RICHMOND |
| Post town | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW9 4DU |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22000000 - Printed matter and related products

## Release History

- 4 Nov 2025 at 10:57 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ed3144a-efb0-4622-b689-7be8e43bbc69

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ed3144a-efb0-4622-b689-7be8e43bbc69
  4th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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