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title: "Online Periodicals"
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buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF BARNET"
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# Online Periodicals

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF BARNET  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-effcc448-9cd0-406d-9c23-53437ebfb359

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## Summary

The London Borough of Barnet is initiating a tender process for the procurement of online periodicals, including digital magazines and newspapers, tailored for Barnet Libraries' digital services. This tender encompasses three lots: Lot 1 for digital magazines, Lot 2 for current national daily newspapers online, and Lot 3 for an online newspaper archive. The tender was published on 7th February 2022, with a submission deadline of 24th February 2022. The expected total value of the contract over a four-year period is approximately £86,000, and the contract will commence in May 2022, extending until April 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the digital media and publishing sectors, particularly those specialising in library resources and online content delivery. Companies capable of providing high-quality digital magazines and newspapers are encouraged to participate, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can offer innovative solutions. With a competitive procurement method under the open procedure, there is ample scope for eligible providers to contribute to enhancing the digital offering of Barnet Libraries.

## Notice

The London Borough of Barnet (the Authority) is seeking to appoint providers of high quality online magazines and newspapers for use by customers of Barnet Libraries. These will form part of Barnet Libraries' digital offer. The London Borough of Barnet is seeking to appoint a provider/s to deliver the following services: - Lot 1: Digital magazines - Lot 2: Current national daily newspapers online - Lot 3: Online newspaper archive Providers may bid for one or more of the lots. The total anticipated value of the contract across the three lots over its lifetime (2 years plus the option to extend for a further 2-year period) is circa GBP86,000. The contract for two of these services expires on 30 April 2022 (Lot 1 and Lot 2) and the third (Lot 3) on 30 September 2022. We wish to re-procure these services via Invitation to Quote. For more information and to access further documentation please register via the portal; www.barnetsourcing.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3413bf49-a880-4a99-8690-96ddc5fe565f |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2022 - 30 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £86,000 |
| 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF BARNET |
| Locality | COLINDALE LONDON |
| Post town | North West London |
| Postcode | NW9 4EW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI71 Barnet |
| Local authority | Barnet |
| Electoral ward | Colindale North |
| Westminster constituency | Hendon |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22113000 - Library books

## Release History

- 7 Feb 2022 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3413bf49-a880-4a99-8690-96ddc5fe565f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3413bf49-a880-4a99-8690-96ddc5fe565f
  7th February 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB163701
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.barnetsourcing.co.uk

## Provenance

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