---
title: "Library Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03c3af"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS"
published: "2023-04-24"
---

# Library Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03c3af

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions has completed a tender process for library services, utilising the Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The procurement specifically covers library management services under the main procurement category of services. The awarded contract worth £236,330 GBP to EBSCO INTERNATIONAL INC was signed on April 1, 2023, with the contract currently active in Leeds, UK.

This opportunity to provide library services was directly awarded via the Serials, Periodicals and Associated Services Joint Consortia Agreement owned by London University Purchasing Consortium. Businesses that excel in offering library management services, particularly those with experience in academic research and content provision, are well-suited to compete for this contract. Interested parties should review the tender information to understand the requirements and respond accordingly to potentially secure this opportunity for business growth.

## Notice

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has a requirement for library services to cover various needs of the business. The content the department uses primarily includes published academic research and papers from journals, conference proceedings, professional periodicals, and grey literature.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct award permitted via the Serials, Periodicals and Associated Services Joint Consortia Agreement owned by London University Purchasing Consortium.

### Procurement Information

Direct award permitted via the Serials, Periodicals and Associated Services Joint Consortia Agreement owned by London University Purchasing Consortium.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011709-2023 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £236,330 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | LS2 &UA |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79995000 - Library management services

## Release History

- 24 Apr 2023 at 15:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011709-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://dwp.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-work-pensions
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-work-pensions/about/procurement#commercial-complaints-process

## Provenance

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