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title: "Library Journal Agent on behalf of UKRI"
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# Library Journal Agent on behalf of UKRI

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-afd9241b-f572-4025-a680-0e34584e4430

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the UK Shared Business Services Limited, acting on behalf of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), for the contract titled "Library Journal Agent on behalf of UKRI." This tender falls under the subscription services industry and is situated in the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was selective, via a call-off from the Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium framework. The contract was awarded on 5 October 2020, with an estimated total value of £2,180,000, and the contract period is set to last until 20 November 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in library services and subscription management. Companies that specialise in subscription services or those with expertise in managing journal subscriptions will be well-positioned to benefit from this contract. With the considerable contract value and an extended period for engagement, businesses can leverage their capabilities in these areas to compete effectively for similar contracts in the future.

## Notice

**This is not a call for competition, this is a direct award notice via Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC) Framework - (Serials, Periodicals and Associated Services Joint Consortia Agreement - LIB4038 SU) for Journal Agent to manage UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) journal subscriptions.**

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6635f07-bf32-4fe2-bc33-1ec617d25310 |
| 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 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 21 Nov 2020 - 20 Nov 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,180,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,180,000 |
| 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 SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| 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 | LM TIETOPALVELUT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 79980000 - Subscription services
- 92511000 - Library services

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2021 at 12:05 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6635f07-bf32-4fe2-bc33-1ec617d25310
- 5 Oct 2020 at 10:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6635f07-bf32-4fe2-bc33-1ec617d25310

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6635f07-bf32-4fe2-bc33-1ec617d25310
  10th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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