--- title: "Supply of Library Subscription Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-effde27a-0282-456f-b948-edb31a9f7877" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-effde27a-0282-456f-b948-edb31a9f7877" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-effde27a-0282-456f-b948-edb31a9f7877.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-effde27a-0282-456f-b948-edb31a9f7877.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL" published: "2022-11-08" --- # Supply of Library Subscription Services Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-effde27a-0282-456f-b948-edb31a9f7877 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-effde27a-0282-456f-b948-edb31a9f7877) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-effde27a-0282-456f-b948-edb31a9f7877.json) ## Summary The Defra Network eTendering Portal has initiated a tender process for the Supply of Library Subscription Services. This procurement opportunity falls under the services category, specifically for printed matter and related products. The tender period ends on 30th November 2022, with a contract period starting from 1st March 2023 to 31st March 2028. The procurement method is an open procedure (above threshold), providing opportunities for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to participate. Interested parties can provide the required services to the specified delivery addresses, including the UK and other international locations. This tender for the Supply of Library Subscription Services by the Defra Network eTendering Portal offers businesses the chance to secure a contract for providing crucial library services to AHDB divisions. Companies in the printed matter and related products industry, especially those offering subscription agent services, journal subscriptions, and document supply, would be well-suited to participate. SMEs looking to expand their reach and contribute to the growth of AHDB's information services would find this tender particularly relevant. By meeting the specified requirements and deadlines, businesses can position themselves to support AHDB's objectives in promoting industry competitiveness and sustainability. ## Notice AHDB are looking to appoint a sole supplier to provide a reliable and effective Subscription Agent Service that would cater for our needs in library service at AHDB. The Library and Information Service supports all divisions across at AHDB and provides stakeholders with current books (Print and e-books), journal subscriptions (both online and print), document supply, British Library and Legal Deposit Libraries requests and other materials. In addition, it funds the development and maintenance of a digital repository and archive collection. The Library and Information Service saves AHDB staff time and money, centralising resources and helping keep staff up to date with new developments in the industry. The purpose is to provide a relevant and cost-effective information service to AHDB divisions to support them in making our industry more competitive and sustainable, by promulgating factual, evidence-based advice and information. Subscriptions can be online, print copies or both, and delivered by either Royal Mail or other equivalent delivery methods to AHDB HQ or other specified addresses. AHDB require an assigned Account Manager and access to an online portal. All details are provided within the Specification. Please follow instructions on how to access. Additional information: Suppliers Instructions How to Express Interest in this Tender and respond to the opportunity 1. Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once) Browse to the eSourcing Portal: https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk and click the link to register Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose and click 'Save' when complete You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure) 2. Express an Interest in the tender Login to the portal with the username/password Click the ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier) - Click on the relevant ITT to access the content. Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. This will move the ITT into your 'My ITTs' page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only) You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'ITT Details' box 3. Responding to the tender Click 'My Response' under 'ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining) You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification - Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the ITT There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available) You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c42d5247-ed70-4c89-b86c-5efc2b238185 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Nov 2022 | | Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL | | Locality | KENILWORTH | | Post town | Coventry | | Postcode | CV8 2TL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | | ITL 3 | TLG13 Warwickshire CC | | Local authority | Warwick | | Electoral ward | Cubbington & Leek Wootton | | Westminster constituency | Kenilworth and Southam | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 22 - Printed matter and related products ### Codes - 22000000 - Printed matter and related products ## Release History - 8 Nov 2022 at 12:09 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c42d5247-ed70-4c89-b86c-5efc2b238185 - 19 Oct 2022 at 11:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c42d5247-ed70-4c89-b86c-5efc2b238185 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c42d5247-ed70-4c89-b86c-5efc2b238185 8th November 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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