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title: "GSV2686 - Serials Subscription Agent"
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# GSV2686 - Serials Subscription Agent

Buyer: THE HOUSE OF LORDS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a448eb4b-430d-4fd3-b3b7-8a30eb1c8233

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## Summary

The House of Lords is inviting tenders for the procurement of a serials subscription agent to manage the provision of print and electronic periodicals, journals, and magazines for the libraries of both the House of Commons and the House of Lords. The procurement falls under the 'subscription services' category with a budget of £1,210,000 GBP. This open procedure is currently in the tender stage, with the tender period ending on 30 January 2025, at 12:00 PM, and the contract period running from 14 April 2025 to 13 April 2028. The postal code for the delivery of services is SW1A 0AA, located in the United Kingdom.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses capable of managing large-scale serials and journal subscriptions, with an emphasis on both print and electronic media. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, as the suitability criteria mark them as preferred suppliers. Companies experienced in subscription services and looking to establish or expand their market presence within governmental institutions will find this contract especially beneficial. Engaging with this tender can lead to significant business growth and increased visibility within the public sector. All participant suppliers need to register via the specified Atamis portal to submit their responses.

## 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. All responses to this tender must be made via the Atamis portal. Suppliers must register on the portal in order to submit a response. Registration can be completed using the following link: https://atamis-ukparliament.my.site.com/s/Welcome .

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f754990-d8d9-40e0-9c0c-f2fd58921e6e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 13 Apr 2025 - 13 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,210,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE HOUSE OF LORDS |
| Locality | WESTMINSTER |
| 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 Dec 2024 at 12:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f754990-d8d9-40e0-9c0c-f2fd58921e6e
- 16 Dec 2024 at 14:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37a426a0-959c-4d90-a1d3-09d63cc52ab9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f754990-d8d9-40e0-9c0c-f2fd58921e6e
  17th December 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37a426a0-959c-4d90-a1d3-09d63cc52ab9
  16th December 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://atamis-ukparliament.my.site.com/s/Welcome

## Provenance

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