---
title: "Provision of Library, Journals and Subscription Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03c4c7"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2023-04-27"
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# Provision of Library, Journals and Subscription Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03c4c7

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) based in Leeds, UK, has completed a procurement process for the "Provision of Library, Journals and Subscription Services" within the services category. The procurement was initiated as a tender and was awarded to Prenax Ltd on April 1, 2023. The contract value is £176,651.45. The procurement method used was a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition.

This tender opportunity created by DWP provides a chance for businesses, particularly those in the library management services industry, to provide premium online databases and journal subscriptions. Companies looking to grow in the services sector and engage in further competition would be well-suited to compete for this tender. Interested parties can explore potential collaboration with DWP, assisting in the delivery of academic research and professional literature to enhance library services.

## Notice

DWP Library subscribes to a range of premium online databases and journals. The content used primarily includes published academic research and papers from journals, conference proceedings, professional periodicals, and grey literature. The Department came to the end of it's current subscription arrangement and required a new contract from April 2023. This provision was called-off from the Serials, Periodicals and Associated Services Joint Consortia Agreement via LUPC after further competition.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

DWP Library subscribes to a range of premium online databases and journals. The content used primarily includes published academic research and papers from journals, conference proceedings, professional periodicals, and grey literature. The Department came to the end of it's current subscription arrangement and required a new contract from April 2023. This provision was called-off from the Serials, Periodicals and Associated Services Joint Consortia Agreement via LUPC after further competition.

Options: Provision to extend for on the basis of 2 (+1+1)

### Procurement Information

Further Competition conducted and permitted via the LUPC Serials, Periodicals and Associated Services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012160-2023 |
| 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 | 27 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 | £176,651 |

## 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 | PRENAX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79995000 - Library management services

## Release History

- 27 Apr 2023 at 13:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012160-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://dwp.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-work-pensions

## Provenance

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