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title: "Periodicals"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON"
published: "2024-07-31"
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# Periodicals

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7243a8af-2db0-4ea8-9380-e5c35d7d091c

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## Summary

The University of Southampton has awarded a contract for the supply of electronic and printed periodicals, journals, and related subscription services under the SUPC framework agreement LIB4054 SU. The project, valued at £800,000, focuses on the "Newspapers, journals, periodicals, and magazines" industry category. This award follows a selective procurement method via a framework agreement, with EBSCO International Inc. as the chosen supplier. The contract period is set to run from 1 August 2024 to 31 July 2028, covering deliveries primarily to the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities, especially for companies involved in publishing, distribution, and subscription management services. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete in this space given the scope of work and the framework nature of the agreement. By participating in similar tenders, businesses can enhance their market presence and secure long-term contracts with reputable institutions like the University of Southampton.

## Notice

The supply of electronic and printed serials, journals and associated subscription services via subscription agents (intermediaries), including domestic and overseas materials from any publisher or 3rd party. Under the SUPC framework agreement LIB4054 SU for Serials, Periodicals, and Associated Services (Print and Digital).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3e26549-945a-40a0-846d-ca7b26c282ce |
| 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 | 31 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £800,000 |
| 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 SOUTHAMPTON |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO17 1BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Portswood |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Test |
| Delivery location | TLJ South 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

- 31 Jul 2024 at 08:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3e26549-945a-40a0-846d-ca7b26c282ce

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3e26549-945a-40a0-846d-ca7b26c282ce
  31st July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.southampton.ac.uk

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