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title: "Serials, Periodicals and Associated Services"
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buyer: "BIRKBECK COLLEGE"
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# Serials, Periodicals and Associated Services

Buyer: BIRKBECK COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b32af16d-33be-462c-bd60-d7a7b8aa5f28

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## Summary

Birkbeck College, a higher education institution located in London, England, recently completed a tender process for "Serials, Periodicals and Associated Services" under the procurement ID BBKP 25 07. The procurement, categorised under the services industry, involved the delivery of newspapers, journals, periodicals, and magazines, valued at £106,389.69. The tender was conducted through a selective procurement method, using a call-off from a framework agreement. The award stage is now complete, with the contract having been awarded to Prenax Limited, a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME), and the contract period is set from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in publications and media distribution, specifically those capable of servicing academic institutions. SMEs like Prenax Limited are well-positioned to compete in such tenders due to the suitability criteria which favours SMEs. The procurement process utilised a framework agreement, which can streamline the bidding process for companies already part of the framework. This presents a growth opportunity for businesses looking to expand their client base within the academic sector, leveraging their existing capabilities in delivering periodical distribution services.

## Notice

Serials, Periodicals and Associated Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d765c00-f210-4ca7-8424-6fda8773f295 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £106,389 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £106,389 |
| 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 | BIRKBECK COLLEGE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | WC1E 7HX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden |
| Local authority | Camden |
| Electoral ward | Bloomsbury |
| Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines

## Release History

- 28 Oct 2025 at 11:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d765c00-f210-4ca7-8424-6fda8773f295

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d765c00-f210-4ca7-8424-6fda8773f295
  28th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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