Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c02-61e9-7124-81fb-65f99a745970/journal-subscriptions-print-and-electronic awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Journal Subscriptions (Print and Electronic). [Crown Commercial Service](https://tendernation.io/buyers/crown-commercial-service) Open field Estimated value £11,000,000 to £18,000,000 Published 18 Nov 2016 Deadline Closed 8 Jul 2016 ## 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 Crown Commercial Service (CCS) as the Authority has put in place a pan government Framework Agreement for the provision of Journal Subscriptions (Print and Electronic) for use by UK public sector authorities identified at VI.3) (and any future successors to these organisations), which include Central Government Departments and their Arm's Length Bodies and Agencies (ALBs), Non-Departmental Public Bodies, NHS bodies and Local Authorities. The above Public Sector Authorities have a need for Journal Subscriptions and delivery of purchased goods. The duration of this Framework Agreement is for a four (4) year period. The appointed single supplier is to provide Journal Subscriptions for business related insight, research and personal development purposes in 3 different service offerings and 2 different formats, namely Print, Electronic or a combination of both (Print and Electronic). Contracting Authorities will be provided with access to an Online Portal to enable them to search, order, manage and monitor journals. The service shall be scalable to cope with future changes in journal requirements. By aggregating the government's journal requirement it is anticipated that there will be increased leverage available to influence discounts. The Framework will provide a single point of contact delivering a reduced administrative burden on Contracting Authorities. Additional information: This procurement will be managed electronically via the Authority's e-Sourcing Suite. To participate in this procurement, participants must 1 st be registered on the e-Sourcing Suite. If you have not yet registered on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at: [gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk](https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk) by following the link ‘Register for CCS eSourcing’. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at: [gov.uk](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know) Once you have registered on the eSourcing Suite, a registered user can express an interest for a specific procurement. This is done by emailing: Your email must clearly state: the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; the name of the registered supplier; and the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. The Authority will process the email and then enable the supplier to access the procurement online via the e-Sourcing Suite. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. Read full description ## CPV classification Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/c6ea3895-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) 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. 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