---
title: "Award for provision of library periodical subscriptions - University of Aberdeen"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000783400"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN"
published: "2024-11-14"
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# Award for provision of library periodical subscriptions - University of Aberdeen

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000783400

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## Summary

The University of Aberdeen, located in Aberdeen, UKM50, has completed a public procurement process for the provision of library periodical subscriptions. The tender, titled "Award for provision of library periodical subscriptions - University of Aberdeen," falls under the education industry category. This process, initiated as an open procedure, progressed to the award stage on 14th November 2024, with the contract signed on the same date. The contract, valued at £600,000, will see LM Prenax supply and deliver library periodicals and associated services, covering approximately 48,000 titles from various publishers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those involved in the provision of educational resources and periodical subscriptions. Companies capable of supplying extensive libraries with diverse periodical titles, as well as offering ancillary services, would be well-positioned to benefit from similar contracts. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the publishing and distribution sectors could particularly find such contracts lucrative, enabling business growth through stable, high-value engagements with prominent institutions like the University of Aberdeen.

## Notice

The Library supports teaching and research by providing staff and students with access to approximately 48,000 periodical titles from a wide range of UK and international publishers via subscription. Requirement is for a Contractor to supply and deliver library periodicals material through subscriptions and to provide associated services.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

APUC framework LIB1013 AP used to directly award to the sole supplier on Framework, LM Prenax.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518385 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £600,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB24 3FX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 14 Nov 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518385

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518385
  Award for provision of library periodical subscriptions - University of Aberdeen - The Library supports teaching and research by providing staff and students with access to approximately 48,000 periodical titles from a wide range of UK and international publishers via subscription. Requirement is for a Contractor to supply and deliver library periodicals material through subscriptions and to provide associated services.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.abdn.ac.uk/procurement
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000783400

## Provenance

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