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title: "Serials, Periodicals, Journals and Related Subscription Services"
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# Serials, Periodicals, Journals and Related Subscription Services

Buyer: NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e0113f46-a439-424f-9796-6cd1701d6f89

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## Summary

Nottingham Trent University has completed a procurement process titled "Serials, Periodicals, Journals and Related Subscription Services," which falls under the category of newspapers, journals, periodicals, and magazines. This was a direct award from the SUPC Framework Agreement. The procurement process entailed a call-off from a framework agreement using a selective method, with the tender period ending on 30 May 2023. The awarded services, valued at £5,000,000, will be delivered in Nottingham, with the contract starting on 22 October 2025 and ending on 31 July 2027.

This procurement offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in the publishing and subscription services industry. It is particularly well-suited for businesses that can provide comprehensive serial and periodical distribution services. Both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and larger firms may find opportunities to collaborate as sub-contractors or suppliers. The awarded suppliers include large companies such as EBSCO INTERNATIONAL INC, OTTO HARRASSOWITZ GMBH & CO. KG, and PRENAX LIMITED, indicating opportunities for both large-scale operations and collaborative partnerships within the sector.

## Notice

Direct award via SUPC Framework Agreement Reference LIB4054 SU Serials, Periodicals, Journals and Related Subscription Services framework agreement. The closing date stated in this notice is the closing date of the SUPC Framework Agreement, which was 30 May 2023. Additional information: Direct award via SUPC Framework Agreement Reference LIB4054 SU Serials, Periodicals, Journals and Related Subscription Services framework agreement. The closing date stated in this notice is the closing date of the SUPC Framework Agreement, which was 30 May 2023.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7ca687b-96ab-4c1b-8632-b39136fe99ce |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 Oct 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,000,000 |
| 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 | NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG1 4FQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | St. Ann's |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | EBSCO INTERNATIONAL; OTTO HARRASSOWITZ; PRENAX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines

## Release History

- 21 Oct 2025 at 09:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7ca687b-96ab-4c1b-8632-b39136fe99ce

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7ca687b-96ab-4c1b-8632-b39136fe99ce
  21st October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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