---
title: "Direct Award of PURCH2564 for the Provision of Journal Subscription Service"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000787816"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW"
published: "2025-01-21"
---

# Direct Award of PURCH2564 for the Provision of Journal Subscription Service

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000787816

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## Summary

The University of Glasgow has completed the procurement process for the provision of a journal subscription service under the contract ID PURCH2564. This contract is part of the Direct Award from the LIB1013 AP Framework Agreement for the supply of periodicals and associated services. The procurement process used an open procedure method in the services category, with the contract being awarded on the 17th of December 2024. The delivery location for the service is in Glasgow (region UKM82). The total contract value is £2,100,000 GBP, and the awarded supplier is Prenax Ltd, an SME based in Yeovil.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in journal subscriptions and periodical supply services, particularly those classified as SMEs. Companies able to offer competitive services under existing framework agreements will find this type of procurement advantageous. Organisations with robust support structures for educational institutions and a strong presence in the public law sector may also benefit from similar opportunities in the future. This award indicates potential business growth for providers who can secure contracts within the education industry and academia, contributing to sustained, long-term partnerships.

## Notice

Direct Award of PURCH2564 for the Provision of Journal Subscription Service

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct Award of PURCH2564 for the Provision of Journal Subscription Service Call Off from LIB1013 AP Framework Agreement The Supply of Periodicals & Associated Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522164 |
| 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 | 21 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Dec 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 | £2,100,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G12 8QQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Hillhead |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 21 Jan 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522164

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522164
  Direct Award of PURCH2564 for the Provision of Journal Subscription Service - Direct Award of PURCH2564 for the Provision of Journal Subscription Service

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gla.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000787816
- https://www.gla.ac.uk/

## Provenance

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