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title: "Serials, Periodicals, and Associated Services (Print and Digital)"
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# Serials, Periodicals, and Associated Services (Print and Digital)

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cc85ac9c-c26b-4edd-914f-ddd020ff6731

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## Summary

The Aston University has awarded a contract for Serials, Periodicals, and Associated Services (Print and Digital) to EBSCO International Inc. The procurement method used was selective, with a total contract value of £500,000. The contract period starts on August 1, 2023, and ends on July 31, 2025. The tender process concluded on July 31, 2023. This opportunity falls under the goods category and is suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations.

This tender by Aston University presents business growth opportunities for companies interested in providing Serials, Periodicals, and Associated Services. SMEs and VCSE organisations are especially well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract period allows for long-term planning and collaboration between the buyer and supplier, EBSCO International Inc. Businesses located in and around Birmingham, with expertise in journals and periodicals, should consider participating to expand their market presence in the procurement of related services.

## Notice

Call-off from the SUPC Serials, Periodicals, and Associated Services (Print and Digital) framework (LIB4054 SU)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c77194f0-e877-4874-adf7-54216fe29392 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2023 - 31 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £500,000 |
| 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 | ASTON UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 7ET |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Nechells |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22211000 - Journals
- 22212000 - Periodicals

## Release History

- 14 Aug 2023 at 09:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c77194f0-e877-4874-adf7-54216fe29392

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c77194f0-e877-4874-adf7-54216fe29392
  14th August 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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