Procurement of domestic e-journals

This tender concerns the procurement of a digital service for domestic newspapers and magazines. The service will include a selection of publications, an interface for accessing, browsing, searching, and reading these materials, along with associated support services. This procurement is part of FinELib's material acquisition efforts. Ordering units, such as universities and research institutions, will subscribe to titles based on their specific needs. The scope of the procurement is detailed further in the tender request's appendices, particularly Appendix 1, 'Description of the Subject of Procurement'. A single service provider will be selected through this competitive tendering process to manage the entire digital service for domestic newspapers and magazines. The contract period is initially two years, with the possibility of an extension for up to two additional years under the same terms, as outlined in Appendix A of the tender request. The estimated value of the procurement, including the option period, ranges from €400,000 to €600,000 (excluding VAT). The maximum value is capped at €600,000 (excluding VAT). These figures are based on estimates from participating subscribers regarding their anticipated use of the framework agreement. The maximum value of the framework agreement has been calculated for a four-year period. Determining the precise total value is challenging due to the lack of exact information regarding the full range of magazine and newspaper collections that will be available under the framework agreement during its term.

This is a services contract in the information and communication technology, media and communication and general supplies sectors, with a focus on Software, Digital Media and General Supplies. Located in Finland, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of EUR 600,000.

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