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title: "Supply of Library Subscription Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-037700"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "AGRICULTURE & HORTICULTURE DEVELOPMENT BOARD"
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# Supply of Library Subscription Services

Buyer: AGRICULTURE & HORTICULTURE DEVELOPMENT BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-037700

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## Summary

The Agriculture & Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has completed the tender process for the procurement of Library Subscription Services. The purpose of the tender is to appoint a sole supplier to provide a reliable and effective Subscription Agent Service to cater to AHDB's library service needs. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the contract, awarded to Prenax Limited, is currently active. The tender stage has been cancelled, and the contract was valued at GBP 340,000, signed on the 9th of February 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the printing and related services industry to provide library subscription services to AHDB. Companies specialising in providing library services, particularly those offering digital repository solutions and online library portals, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract period is from the 1st of March 2023 to the 31st of March 2025, with the option for a further three 12-month extensions. Interested businesses should note the submission deadline for bids was extended from the 30th of November 2022 to the 6th of December 2022, providing additional time for participation.

## Notice

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. Aim: 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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. Aim: 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. AHDB expect the supplier to assign a dedicated Account manager and be able to provide an online portal.

Renewal: Contract period 01/03/2023 - 31/03/2025 with the option to extend for a further 3 x 12-month periods

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005097-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | September 2027 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £340,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | AGRICULTURE & HORTICULTURE DEVELOPMENT BOARD |
| 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 |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 22000000 - Printed matter and related products
- 22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines
- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 79800000 - Printing and related services

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2023 at 17:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005097-2023
- 8 Nov 2022 at 12:38 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031552-2022
- 19 Oct 2022 at 11:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029444-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

## Provenance

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