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title: "GSV2686 - Serials Subscription Agent"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8405c187-b396-4736-87d7-8b810b6fa179"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "CORPORATE OFFICERS OF THE HOUSE OF LORDS AND HOUSE OF COMMONS"
published: "2024-05-17"
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# GSV2686 - Serials Subscription Agent

Buyer: CORPORATE OFFICERS OF THE HOUSE OF LORDS AND HOUSE OF COMMONS  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8405c187-b396-4736-87d7-8b810b6fa179

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## Summary

The Corporate Officers of the House of Lords and House of Commons are planning a procurement process for the provision of serials subscriptions and journals subscriptions. This tender falls under the services category with an estimated value of £1,000,000. The engagement end date for this process is set for June 14, 2024. The buying organisation is located in London, United Kingdom, with the procurement stage currently at the planning phase.

This procurement opportunity for managing subscriptions to prestigious libraries offers a chance for businesses in the subscription services industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. The provision of both print and electronic periodicals to renowned parliamentary institutions presents a unique market niche that requires expertise in managing a diverse range of journal titles.

## Notice

The Authority is seeking to procure a Supplier to manage the provision of serials subscriptions and journals subscriptions to the libraries of both the House of Commons and the House of Lords, which have a requirement for delivery of print and electronic periodicals, journals, and magazines. The Authority currently subscribes to over 300 print and electronic journal titles.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dae9e94d-8f64-4f4e-a054-0f944768f2ea |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 14 Jun 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CORPORATE OFFICERS OF THE HOUSE OF LORDS AND HOUSE OF COMMONS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 0AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 17 May 2024 at 09:34 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dae9e94d-8f64-4f4e-a054-0f944768f2ea

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dae9e94d-8f64-4f4e-a054-0f944768f2ea
  17th May 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

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