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title: "Journal Subscription Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Journal Subscription Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a33c5952-408a-488a-94f6-3e98394e4ebc

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## Summary

The University of Central Lancashire is seeking bids for its “Journal Subscription Services” procurement, which falls under the services category in the journals industry. This procurement process is currently at the Award stage, with a contract valued at £2,000,000 awarded to EBSCO International Inc. The contract period runs from 20th September 2019 until 31st December 2024. The procurement method used for this contract was a selective approach, executed through a call-off from an existing framework agreement. The tender's submission period concluded on 31st July 2019.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the publishing and information services sectors to engage with a leading institution in the UK. Firms that specialise in journal subscriptions or related services may find this contract particularly appealing, as it allows for ongoing relationships with a significant educational institution. Competing businesses should have the capability to deliver varied journal services in compliance with established standards, making this an excellent chance for those looking to expand their market reach in academic publishing.

## Notice

The University have utilised the Serials, Periodicals and Associated Services Joint Consortia Agreement (Ref - LIB4038 SU) framework agreement to award a contract for Journal Subscription Services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1733870-103a-4151-8a37-9e17614220c9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 20 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | 19 Sep 2019 - 31 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| 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 CENTRAL LANCASHIRE |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 2TQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EBSCO INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22211000 - Journals

## Release History

- 20 Sep 2019 at 15:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1733870-103a-4151-8a37-9e17614220c9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1733870-103a-4151-8a37-9e17614220c9
  20th September 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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