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5P301-230119-B - Subscription Agent Services

5P301-230119 - Services d'agent d'abonnement

Description

AMENDMENT TO CLOSING TIME: Please disregard the Ariba Discovery posting response deadline closing time and CanadaBuys posting closing time. All required supporting documentation and bid submission must be submitted by 09 April 2024 at 14:00 EST. All bids submitted after 14:00 EST will result in the bid being declared non-responsive. Notice of proposed procurement (NPP) Supply Arrangement E60PI-23AGNT B is incorporated by reference and forms part of this bid solicitation. Parks Canada Commission has a requirement for the purchase of: the services of a firm to act on their behalf (“Subscription Agent”) for (1) the acquisition of subscriptions to publications of all types and in all media, including but not limited to traditional print material that may be added to the physical holdings of a library, as well as electronic content hosted remotely by a publisher, (2) the delivery, management, and related support of said subscriptions and (3) access to the Electronic Resource Management Platform. Anticipated start date: April 2024 Proposed contract period: the proposed contract period is one year from contract award date. In addition, there are two (2) one-year option periods. The following SA holders have been invited to submit a proposal: 1) EBSCO Canada LTD.
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Quick Summary

The Department of Public Works and Government Services is seeking a firm to act as a Subscription Agent for Parks Canada. The selected company will manage the acquisition, delivery, and support of subscriptions to various publications in all media formats, including access to an Electronic Resource Management Platform. The contract is expected to start in April 2024 and will last one year with two optional one-year extensions.

Ideal For

Companies specializing in subscription acquisition and management services for libraries or similar institutions should bid.

Subscription ManagementLibrary ServicesElectronic Resource ManagementPublishingContent Delivery
Moderate complexity

Tender Details

Reference Number
WS4430727104-Doc4501597800
Solicitation Number
WS4430727104
Publication Date
Mar 25, 2024
Closing Date
Apr 9, 2024
Expected Start
Feb 23, 2024
Expected End
Dec 31, 2024
Procurement Method
Competitive - Selective tendering
Selection Criteria
Variations or combinations of the above methods
Notice Type
RFP against Supply Arrangement

Classification

UNSPSC Code
81111900
UNSPSC Description
Information retrieval systems

Trade Agreements

Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)

Contracting Entity

Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC)

11 Laurier St, Phase III, Place du Portage

Gatineau, Quebec

Contact

Curran, Matthew (SPAC/PSPC)

matthew.curran@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca

Regions of Delivery

Canada