Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bfc-3bb2-7364-a237-4cf09d2378f1/gsv1272-periodical-subscription-agent-services-to-the-houses-of-parliament closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # GSV1272-Periodical Subscription Agent Services to the Houses of Parliament [Parliament UK](https://tendernation.io/buyers/parliament-uk) Estimated value £2,800,000 to £2,870,000 Published 1 Jul 2015 Deadline Closed 22 Jul 2015 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Both Houses of Parliament require the timely supply of publications via subscription. These publications may be periodicals, journals or magazines. Subscriptions may be for hard copy, electronic/digital or for both formats together. The administration is seeking to appoint a Contractor who will be required to provide a proactive and timely service encompassing all aspects of managing the supply of subscription services including the placement of new subscriptions, supply of missing and back issues and payments to publishers The requirement covers online access to electronic/digital periodicals through the Parliamentary Intranet and access through mobile devices. Online access to a subscription management/administration facility is also required. The periodicals ordered are required to assist Members of both Houses in their Parliamentary duties, or by staff of each House in their work to support Members. The aim of this procurement will be to provide effective access to the full range of subscriptions, while meeting strict service levels and delivering value for money for both Houses. The contract shall be for an initial period of three years, with options to extend to a maximum period of five years. Contract Value: approx. £574k per annum, or £2.87m over the maximum 5 years. This covers the cost of the subscriptions as well as the Contractors services. ## CPV classification Periodicals Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/8818f676-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Parliament UK: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/parliament-uk) [Sector More Printed matter & publishing tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/printed-matter-publishing) ## More tenders like this [Library books – fourniture de livres, bandes dessinees, et prestations associees POUR LES services DU departement de l’oise · Département de l'Oise · 8 days left · 27 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-94e2-71d1-b26c-02b4c8823d9a/france-library-books-fourniture-de-livres-bandes-dessinees-et-prestations) [Library books – Fourniture de livres imprimés neufs en langue anglaise et services associés pour Sciences Po · Fondation Nationale des Sciences Politiques · 30 days left · 19 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156aa-1af4-733d-9ebe-6f4e06fc09bd/france-library-books-fourniture-de-livres-imprimes-neufs-en-langue-anglaise) [Printed matter and related products – Tryckeritjänster · Kungliga Operan Aktiebolag · 7 days left · 26 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-ca5b-718e-acf2-f3a8b8724587/sweden-printed-matter-and-related-products-tryckeritjanster) [Technical publications – Realizace páteřních kabelových rozvodů pro modernizaci hlavního přepojovače · Český Rozhlas · 29 days left · 18 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-9298-72d7-8193-5fecd41d3605/czechia-technical-publications-realizace-paternich-kabelovych-rozvodu-pro-mo) [Printed books – achat de livres imprimes POUR LE reseau des equipements culturels de gpsea (2027-2030) · Grand Paris Sud Est Avenir · 16 days left · 4 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-170f-70dd-a381-186e516c1f4c/france-printed-books-achat-de-livres-imprimes-pour-le-reseau-des-equipements) [Savings stamps – 23/2026 · ΕΤΑΙΡΕΙΑ ΥΔΡΕΥΣΗΣ ΚΑΙ ΑΠΟΧΕΤΕΥΣΗΣ ΘΕΣΣΑΛΟΝΙΚΗΣ ΑΝΩΝΥΜΗ ΕΤΑΙΡΕΙΑ · 31 days left · 20 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-38cf-7109-affa-f45b1b265399/greece-savings-stamps-232026)