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title: "Subscription Agent Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-843d42b9-bec4-4bb2-8acd-2aa4d32c667d"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA"
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# Subscription Agent Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-843d42b9-bec4-4bb2-8acd-2aa4d32c667d

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## Summary

The University of East Anglia has awarded a contract for Subscription Agent Services to EBSCO INTERNATIONAL INC. The procurement method used was selective, with the contract period starting on October 9, 2023, and ending on October 8, 2027. The tender deadline was October 3, 2023, with a delivery address in NR4 7TJ. The contract falls under the goods category and was awarded on October 4, 2023.

This opportunity presents businesses specializing in the supply of Serials, Periodicals, Journals, and related subscription services a chance to engage with the University of East Anglia. Companies experienced in managing subscription resources, providing usage analytics tools, and Open Access publishing services are well-suited for this tender. The contract duration of 2 years, with an option to extend for a further 2 years, offers stability and growth potential for suitable businesses.

## Notice

Framework call-off from Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC) Ref: LIB4054 SU. For the supply of: Serials, Periodicals, Journals and related subscription Services. Following the buyers guide award options, a desktop calculator exercise was undertaken to support a direct award to EBSCO, as the most economically advantageous supplier. The supply of electronic Serials, Journals and associated services, via Subscription Agent, including domestic and overseas material from any Publisher or 3rd party willing to trade via the Supplier. This includes, but is not limited to: o Current and back-issues of periodicals, newspapers, and annuals (conference proceedings, reports, yearbooks, etc) o Journals, memoirs, proceedings, transactions, and other similar publications of societies o Numbered monographic series o Databases (including e-book content) o Membership subscriptions Also any additional services that relate to the supply and management of subscription resources, such as usage analytics tools and Open Access publishing services. This is framework call-off is for a 2 year contract with the option, at the discretion of the university, to extend a further 2 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e841b7a9-7318-45d2-a98d-627a442a2b52 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | 8 Oct 2023 - 8 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 EAST ANGLIA |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR4 7TJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | University |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| 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

- 10 Oct 2023 at 07:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e841b7a9-7318-45d2-a98d-627a442a2b52

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e841b7a9-7318-45d2-a98d-627a442a2b52
  10th October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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