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title: "Journals, Subscriptions and Newspapers"
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# Journals, Subscriptions and Newspapers

Buyer: H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7dba4c1d-11a6-4844-8430-cf9b7e76c9f2

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## Summary

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), along with its executive agency, the Valuation Office Agency (VOA), has completed the procurement process for securing subscription services. The contract, valued at £1,520,000, will allow access to online newspapers, magazine articles, books, and research tools over a five-year period, with delivery of physical copies to various UK locations. This tender, categorised under subscription services (CPV code 79980000), was concluded through a direct award process using a framework agreement. The contract commenced on 14 January 2026, following the tender period ending on 7 January 2026, with an active award status as of 14 January 2026.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering specialised subscription services. Companies providing such services can leverage this contract to establish or expand their portfolio within governmental agencies, showcasing the ability to meet complex and large-scale delivery requirements. The involvement of a direct framework agreement may appeal to businesses familiar with structured and consistent service provision. Prenax Limited, acting as the supplier, reflects potential growth and stability when succeeding in similar procurements.

## Notice

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) inclusive of its executive agency, the Valuation Office Agency (VOA), require the use of a subscription agency to procure access to key subscription services for online newspapers, magazine articles, books, and research tools to carry out their routine day-to-day work. The VOA also requires the agency to organise delivery of physical copies of certain publications to both remote and office locations affiliated with the VOA. The contract term is a five (5) year fixed term, with an optional break clause after an initial period of three (3) years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a7c2357-2bc0-4ccd-b2f0-b8626853b399 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award using a Framework Agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 14 Jan 2026 - 13 Jan 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,520,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,520,000 |
| 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 | H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS99 1AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea |
| Local authority | Southend-on-Sea |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Southend East and Rochford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PRENAX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 15 Jan 2026 at 12:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a7c2357-2bc0-4ccd-b2f0-b8626853b399

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a7c2357-2bc0-4ccd-b2f0-b8626853b399
  15th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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