Direct Award for Supply of Serials, Periodicals and Associated Services (Print and Digital) to University of Chester
UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER · Awarded contract
AwardedDirect Award for Supply of Serials, Periodicals and Associated Services (Print and Digital) to University of Chester
Awarded 01 Oct 2023
Awarded01 Oct 2023
Value£1,100,000.00
SupplierEBSCO International Inc
AgencyUNIVERSITY OF CHESTER
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryEducation & Training
Expires in 11mo4y term, 78% elapsed
Awarded 1 Oct 2023Expires 30 Sept 2027
About
University of Chester awarded a contract to EBSCO International Inc for the supply of serials, periodicals and associated services in print and digital formats.
The direct award was made under the Supply of Serials, Periodicals and Associated Services (Print and Digital) Agreement framework (reference LIB4054 SU, FTS Reference: 2023/S 000-020440, OJEU Notice reference 2023/S 139-440571).
The award followed the Library team's evaluation of framework charges and pricing, framework quality scores, and a review of the SUPC framework Buyers Guide.
The contract value is approximately £1,100,000, based on previous spend information, and estimates total spend over a potential contract term of four years.
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