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title: "GB-Swindon: UKRI-4211 Library Periodicals Service for MRC, NERC, STFC"
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# GB-Swindon: UKRI-4211 Library Periodicals Service for MRC, NERC, STFC

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8c759e8d-775f-47c0-94b5-3902d4463e97

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has concluded the procurement process for the contract titled "GB-Swindon: UKRI-4211 Library Periodicals Service for MRC, NERC, STFC." This procurement pertains to the library, archives, museums, and other cultural services industry, classified under CPV code 92500000, including database services. The service will be delivered across multiple locations, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the rest of the world. The tender process, now at the Award stage, has seen the contract awarded to Prenax Limited. The contract, valued at £1,931,110, will commence on 21 November 2024 and span until 20 November 2026. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 31 October 2024 and the publication of the contract award on 5 November 2024.

This tender offers significant business growth potential, particularly for companies specialising in library periodicals and associated services. Given the size and scale of the project, larger firms like Prenax Limited, which secured the contract, are well-suited to fulfil the requirements. Organizations focused on providing comprehensive digital and print periodical solutions, especially those catering to extensive geographic regions, will find this opportunity particularly aligned with their capabilities. The inclusive eligibility for Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) highlights the potential for diverse business involvement in this procurement process.

## Notice

Library Periodicals Service Additional information: Procurement Contract Transparency Data: Redacted contract documents will be made available within the next 30 days on the UKRI website at: https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data. This procurement is a call off under framework for Serials, Periodicals, and Associated Services (Print & Digital) LIB4054 SU

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5eb41678-3d2f-4375-8840-daafb04baaab |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 21 Nov 2024 - 20 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,931,110 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,931,110 |
| 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 | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1UH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 72320000 - Database services
- 92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

## Release History

- 5 Nov 2024 at 09:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5eb41678-3d2f-4375-8840-daafb04baaab

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5eb41678-3d2f-4375-8840-daafb04baaab
  5th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=900675022
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data

## Provenance

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