Supply of Library Subscription Services

Concepts

• printing services
• library and information service
• kenilworth
• ahdb
• supply of library subscription services
• information service
• british library
• cost-effective information service
• journal subscriptions
• library service

Location

United Kingdom:

Description

The Library and Information Service supports all divisions across at AHDB and provides stakeholders with current books (Print and e-books), journal subscriptions (both online and print), document supply, British Library and Legal Deposit Libraries requests and other materials. In addition, it funds the development and maintenance of a digital repository and archive collection. The Library and Information Service saves AHDB staff time and money, centralising resources and helping keep staff up to date with new developments in the industry. The purpose is to provide a relevant and cost-effective information service to AHDB divisions to support them in making our industry more competitive and sustainable, by promulgating factual, evidence-based advice and information. Aim: AHDB are looking to appoint a sole supplier to provide a reliable and effective Subscription Agent Service that would cater for our needs in library service at AHDB.

Total Quantity or Scope

AHDB expect the supplier to assign a dedicated Account manager and be able to provide an online portal.

Renewal Options

Contract period 01/03/2023 – 31/03/2025 with the option to extend for a further 3 x 12-month periods

CPV Codes

• 79800000 - Printing and related services
• 22000000 - Printed matter and related products
• 22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines
• 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

Indicators

• This is a recurring contract.
• Renewals are available.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** Suppliers Instructions How to Express Interest in this Tender and respond to the opportunity 1. Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once) Browse to the eSourcing Portal: https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk and click the link to register Accept the terms and conditions and click ‘continue’ Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose and click ‘Save’ when complete You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure) 2. Express an Interest in the tender Login to the portal with the username/password Click the ITTs Open To All Suppliers’ link. (These Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier) - Click on the relevant ITT to access the content. Click the ‘Express Interest’ button at the top of the page. This will move the ITT into your ‘My ITTs’ page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only) You can now access any attachments by clicking ‘Buyer Attachments’ in the ‘ITT Details’ box 3. Responding to the tender Click ‘My Response’ under ‘ITT Details’, you can choose to ‘Create Response’ or to ‘Decline to Respond’ (please give a reason if declining) You can now use the ‘Messages’ function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification - Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the ITT There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available) You must then submit your reply using the ‘Submit Response’ button at the top of the page. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help.